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Astelia fragrans, kahaka, fragrant astelia
| Common
name: Astelia fragrans, kahaka, fragrant
astelia |
Botanical
name: Astelia fragrans |
| Family: Asphodelaceae |
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Where found:
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- Lowland to alpine, streamsides, damp and shady areas
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| Description: |
- A tufted plant that grows singly or in groups
- Yellow-green leaves (50cm-2.5m x 2.5-7.5cm) are stiff and upright
in the lower half, drooping in the upper half, red coloured ribs
on either side of the midrib
- Flowers from October to November and orange berries from December
to May
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PHOTO: Barry Hartley
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