Asteliaceae
5 species
Monocots with strap-like leaves; found mainly in Southern Hemisphere, some produce edible berries.
Astelia alpina
Perching lily, Silver astelia, Pineapple grass
Edible: Fruit, Leaves
Astelia grandis
Swamp astelia
Edible: Fruit
Astelia nervosa
Bush flax, Kakaha, Mountain astelia
Edible: Fruit, Berries
Astelia solandri
Perching lily, Kowharawhara
Edible: Fruit
Collospermum hastatum
Kahakaha, Perching lily
Edible: Fruit