Australian Grass Tree -- Xanthorrhoea preissii water wise Xhosa Dream Herb is an

Xhosa Dream Herb is an oneirogenic (“dream-producing”) wildflower native to the eastern cape of South Africa

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

sending up columns studded with bright orange flowers that glow against the gray-green foliage

and is now naturalized in tropical areas worldwide

as its taste is more subtle than other varieties

Australian Grass Tree -- Xanthorrhoea preissii water wise Xhosa Dream Herb is anThis 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.