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Dianella latissima, commonly known as blueberry and ink berry, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand; its range mainly covers the northern North Island. It grows in coastal to montane environments. The species was first described in 2007 by Peter de Lange and Peter Brian Heenan. A perennial herb, the species has long leaves and exposed inflorescences (flower clusters). The conservation status of D. latissima was assessed by the New Zealand Threat Classification System in 2023 as "Not Threatened".
Dianella latissima is endemic to New Zealand. It is mainly found in the northern North Island, but also occurs on some offshore islands, such as the Hen and Chickens Islands, and islands in the Hauraki Gulf such as Little Barrier, Great Barrier, Ponui, and Pakihi. The conservation status of D. latissima was assessed by the New Zealand Threat Classification System in 2023 as "Not Threatened".
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
