Bulbine glauca
(Raf.) E. M. Watson
Rock lily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBulbine glauca is also known as rock lily. The genus Bulbine is made up of about fifty species. Most are native to Southern or Eastern Africa, but five species, including B. glauca, are native to Australia.
Description
A tufted plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm tall. It has thick fleshy roots. The plant has 6-16 leaves that are erect and taper to a point. The leaves are bluish-grey. The flowers are in spikes. The flowers usually develop after rain. The flowers are small and yellow and star shaped.
Traditional Uses
The seeds can be eaten like peas.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It suits rich, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of frost.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds or by dividing older plants. It needs regularly watering for seedlings to keep growing.
Notes
Also put in the family Liliaceae. Also put in the family Asphodelaceae.
Synonyms
References (1)
- http://www.potn.com.au/edible_plants.html
