Dianella tasmanica
Dianella tasmanica

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Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily)

(Dianella divaricata, D. hookeri)

Dianella tasmanica is a perennial clumping herb with blue-green strappy leaves. It is native to NSW, ACT, Vic and Tas. There is no record of it naturalising beyond its native range. Tasman Flax Lily has blue and yellow flowers in spring which are followed by purple-blue berries. The fruit is toxic to humans.