Dianella nigra

Dianella nigra
Scientific classification
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Species:	D. nigra
Binomial name
	Dianella nigra; Colenso

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

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

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[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

Scientific classification
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Species:	D. nigra
Binomial name
*Dianella nigra* Colenso