Pongol Sword (Chlorophytum laxum)

Pongol Sword, a reference photo — Photo: Daderot · CC0 (licence)

Chlorophytum laxum (Bichetii grass, Siam lily, false lily turf, wheat plant) is a flowering plant species in the genus Chlorophytum, widespread through tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pongol Sword 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

Ophiopogon jaburan
Chlorophytum comosum

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Chlorophytum
Species: Chlorophytum laxum

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