Bulbine bulbosa
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| Species: | B. bulbosa
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| Bulbine bulbosa (R.Br.) Haw.
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Bulbine bulbosa is a flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to eastern Australia. It has star shaped 6 petal flowers which are yellow. It has many common names including Bulbine Lily, Golden Lily, Leek Lily, Wild Onion, Yellow Onion Weed and Native Leek. It can reach as high as 75cm. The flowers only last for one day. The bulbous roots of the plant were used as food by the Aborigines. However it causes scouring if eaten by sheep or cattle.
External links
- Australian National Botanic Garden: Bulbine bulbosa
- Bluepin: Bulbine bulbosa
- University of Melbourne: Bulbine bulbosa
- Plants for a future: Bulbine bulbosa
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