Drymophila cyanocarpa
Drymophila cyanocarpa, also known as turquoise berry or native Solomon's seal, is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 60 cm in height. Leaves are 3 to 8 cm long and 5 to 15 mm wide. Pendant white, cream or light mauve flowers appear between November and January in the species' native range. These are followed by blue to purple ovoid berries that are between 5 and 10 mm long. It occurs in the Australian states of Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.[2]
| Drymophila cyanocarpa | |
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| Drymophila cyanocarpa near Aberfeldy, Victoria | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |
| Genus: | Drymophila |
| Species: | D. cyanocarpa |
| Binomial name | |
| Drymophila cyanocarpa | |
References
- "Drymophila cyanocarpa". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
- Harden, G.J. "Drymophila cyanocarpa". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
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