Scientific Name: Murdannia graminea

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  • Pronunciation:
    mer−DAN−ee−a gram-in-EE-a
  • Common Name:
    Grass Lily, Slug Herb
  • Type:
    Herb
  • Family:
    COMMELINACEAE
  • Flowers:
    3-petalled pink to purple flowers to 15mm, summer and autumn
  • Vegetation Type:
    Grassy country and open eucalypt forest
  • Species List:
    Bush food, NLTalks2010, Noosa Banks, NNS Frog Hollow, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Australian aborigines ate the underground tubers raw or roasted.

Identification Notes

Strappy leaves to 20cm.