Botanical Name Dianielle Revoluta

Family Name Liliaceae

Common Name Flax Lily

Ngarrindjeri Name Pientak

It is adaptable to most soils and prefers a protected, partially shaded position; it is drought and frost resistant.

This is a perennial herb.

Height 1m

Spread 1m

Stem Erect and flowering

Leaves Are deep green and strap-like; 20-40cm long

Flowers Are small and deep blue with yellow anthers; in spring and summer.

Fruit Are blue to purple berries 1cm diameter.

Propagation Is by seed sown in autumn, or division of rhizome.

Aboriginal people had an extensive knowledge of plant and medicines. Ngarrindjeri chewed or infused the whitish leaf base shoots of this plant to treat the common cold. The strap like leaves could be split and twisted to make handy instant string. Recent research has shown a similar species of Dianella to be an effective anti-viral agent.
The fruit can be eaten and used in a variety of sweet dishes.