Xanthorrhoea glauca

Xanthorrhoea glauca subsp. angustifolia:

Location & distribution maps

Plant  information

Common name:         Grass Tree

Conservation status: ...

Etymology:   

Flowers

Fruit:                            

Leaves:         

• The leaves are a grey or bluish glaucous green

Stem & branches: 

• The trunk can grow in excess of 5 metres tall, and may have many branches

Roots:         

Habit:        

• A large plant in the genus Xanthorrhoea

Habitat:   

•  It is occasionally seen in large communities in nutrient rich soils

Distribution:                  

• Widespread in eastern Australia.

Additional notes:     

• Two sub-species are recognised; subspecies angustifolia and glauca.

• Aboriginal (Ngunnawal) uses

  • The flower spike soaked in water makes a sweet drink

  • The growing part of the leaf stem and the white leaf bases can be eaten

  • The dried flower stems form a base for fire drills when making a fire

  • The resin from the base of the leaves is a glue used when making weapons and axes

Sources of information:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthorrhoea_glauca (May 2024)