Astelia nervosa, also known as mountain astelia or, along with a number of other species, as bush flax, is a herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. A. nervosa has long, flexible, leathery leaves that are light green and grey in colour. The flowers are light brown to red in colour. The mature fruits are generally orange.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Mountain Astelia 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
- Astelia petriei
- Astelia nivicola
- Astelia fragrans
- Astelia menziesiana
- Astelia hemichrysa
- Astelia chathamica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asteliaceae
- Genus
- Astelia
- Species
- Astelia nervosa
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