Arthropodium [SEP] parent taxon
Arthropodium
Arthropodium is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the subfamily Lomandroideae of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Madagascar.
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.
Species recognised as of July 2014:
1. "Arthropodium bifurcatum" - New Zealand North Island
2. "Arthropodium caesioides" - Madagascar
3. "Arthropodium candidum" - New Zealand North and South Islands
4. "Arthropodium cirratum" - rengarenga, renga lily, New Zealand rock lily, or maikaika - New Zealand North and South Islands
5. "Arthropodium curvipes" - Western Australia
6. "Arthropodium dyeri" - Western Australia
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