Phormiaceae

Dianella revoluta

Dianella revoluta

Dianella revoluta is commonly known as Black Anther Flax-lily. It has recently been placed in a new family, Phormiaceae.

The delicate blue flowers with black anthers appear in open clusters in October to November. The major pollinating agent is unknown.

Pollen images

Electron microscopy

 

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