Australian Grass Tree -- Xanthorrhoea preissii water wise Traditionally the plant has a

Traditionally the plant has a robust history of use as a remedy for digestive issues

and is now naturalized in tropical areas worldwide

Along with their striking appearance

Harvesting should be done in late autumn or early winter when the roots contain the highest concentration of dye pigment

the roots and the growing joints of stems were eaten

Australian Grass Tree -- Xanthorrhoea preissii water wise Traditionally the plant has aThis long lived Australian tree starts out looking like a clump of rigid grass and over many years grows a sturdy trunk. When flowering, tiny white blooms form on a long spike and are a favorite for bees and other pollinators. The spikes are very woody and durable and are often used as an exotic home dcor long after flowering has finished. In their native habitat they can often live over 400 years and have evolved to survive drought and brushfires.