What is linen lily?

lily lily is a common name for flowering plants of the scientific family Dianella . Linen lily is permanent, found from Japan to India, South to Australia and New Zealand and many Pacific Islands. More than half the species in the family is located in Australia. The number of species in the genus is controversial, but estimates range from 20 to more than 30.

Originally in the Hemerocallidaceae family, lilies are now in the Xanthorhoeaceae family. Linen lily, located in forests, rainforests and coastal dunes, has long leaves that can grow up to 3 feet (1 m) long and that come in colors from deep to pale green. The leaves have a look like grass and is often varied creamy white. Linen lily produces an underground rhizome and is a monocotic plant that can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) in the spring. Flowers have three petals, three classes and a large yellow stick. In most species there are flowers above the leaves and at sprays at the end of the stem. The shape of the berries moves from spherical to elongated, in the turntableSelf -species on the species. The berries have mushroom pulp and shiny black seeds.

Some species are grown for their leaves and berries. After cultivation, linen lily is resistant and grows best in full sun to a partial shadow. Promotion is a dividing rhizome or can be from seeds. The most commonly refined species are d. Coerulea , d.

The plant is susceptible to pests, including dotters, scale and spiders. It should be grown in soil that is maintained evenly moist. Hot water and water, which is too acidic, should be harmful. Once set, the plant is tolerant drought.

Some species are used in landscaping and others produce edible fruit, although the fruit of some species is poisonous. Australian natives used the leaves of plants to tissues dillies, traditional bags. Ngarrindjeri, tribe Tasmania, chewed root Dianella as a cure for colds. Some plant species are grown as domestic plants in areas where it is not resistant.