Bulbine bulbosa
Common Name:
Bulbine Lily
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Gippsland Highlands (BCDEGHJKLMNPQRSTUVWXYZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Seasonally inundated and waterlogged soils in woodlands, grasslands and sclerophyll forest
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Flower Description:
Yellow
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Habit:
Tufted perennial herb to 50 cm high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This plant has a thick, fleshy root. All 6 stamens in the flower are bearded and the perianth is more than 7 mm long
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria