Drymophila cyanocarpa
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Drymophila cyanocarpa near Aberfeldy, Victoria | |
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Drymophila cyanocarpa |
Drymophila cyanocarpa, also known as turquoise berry or native Solomon's seal, is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 60 cm in height. Leaves are 3 to 8 cm long and 5 to 15 mm wide. Pendant white, cream or light mauve flowers appear between November and January in the species native range. These are followed by blue to purple ovoid berries that are between 5 and 10 mm long. It occurs in the Australian states of Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.[2]
References
- ^ "Drymophila cyanocarpa". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
- ^ Harden, G.J. "Drymophila cyanocarpa". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2010-12-28.