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Dianella nigra

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Dianella nigra, (turutu in Māori, New Zealand blueberry or ink berry) is a perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found in New Zealand.[1] The bright blue berries are attractive to birds, but they are very bitter and are not considered edible by humans,[2] and may be poisonous if eaten in large amounts.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Turutu". Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  2. ^ Andrew Crowe. A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. p 159. ISBN 9780143019220
  3. ^ Taranaki Educational Resource. Poisonous plants in New Zealand.
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Dianella nigra: Brief Summary

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Dianella nigra, (turutu in Māori, New Zealand blueberry or ink berry) is a perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found in New Zealand. The bright blue berries are attractive to birds, but they are very bitter and are not considered edible by humans, and may be poisonous if eaten in large amounts.

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