Astelia fragrans, commonly known as bush lily, bush flax or kakaha, is the most common Astelia species found in New Zealand. It grows from sea level to elevations of approximately 900 metres.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Bush Flax being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asteliaceae
- Genus
- Astelia
- Species
- Astelia fragrans
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