Dianella latissima, commonly known as blueberry and ink berry, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand; its range mainly covers the northern North Island. It grows in coastal to montane environments. The species was first described in 2007 by Peter de Lange and Peter Brian Heenan. A perennial herb, the species has long leaves and exposed inflorescences (flower clusters). The conservation status of D. latissima was assessed by the New Zealand Threat Classification System in 2023 as "Not Threatened".
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dianella latissima 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus
- Dianella
- Species
- Dianella latissima
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