Caesia setifera
Baker
Hairy grass lily
XanthorrhoeaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers, Root
The tubers and roots are edible portions.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It grows in the Northern Territory in Australia.
Australia*,
Countries: Australia
How to Identify
A grass-like lily. It grows 10-25 cm high and 10-25 cm wide. It has tufts of leaves surrounded by long filaments. The leaves are narrow. The flowers are white and blue.
How to Grow
Plants can be grown from seed.
Notes
There are 7 Caesia species. It has also been put in the family Liliaceae and Anthericaceae.
References (5)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 402
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 19
- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 119
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 31
- Wheeler, J.R.(ed.), 1992, Flora of the Kimberley Region. CALM, Western Australian Herbarium, p 997
