Arthropodium
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Arthropodium is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants native to the Southern Hemisphere. It is sometimes placed in the family Asphodelaceae or Lomandraceae.
The rhizomes of some species can be eaten as root vegetables, including A. cirratum, A. milleflorum, A. minus, and A. strictum.
A. cirratum is native to New Zealand, where it may once have been farmed. It is used for medicine as well as food, and has symbolic importance in traditional Māori culture.
Selected species:
- Arthropodium cirratum (rengarenga, renga lily, New Zealand rock lily, or maikaika)
- Arthropodium milleflorum (pale vanilla lily)
- Arthropodium minus (small vanilla lily)
- Arthropodium strictum (chocolate lily)
- Arthropodium cirrhatum
External links
- [Significance of A. cirratum in Maori culture]
- [Plants for a Future database on A. milleflorum]
- [Photograph of underground parts of A. milleflorum]
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