Asphodelaceae FAMILY

Bulbine bulbosa

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

Causes severe scouring if eaten by sheep or cattle[ 154 Title Flora of Victoria. Publication Author Ewart. A. J. Publisher University Press; Melbourne Year 1930 ISBN Description A flora of eastern Australia, it is rather short on information that is useful to the plant project. ].

Botanical Description

Bulbine bulbosa is a perennial plant producing rosettes of grass-like leaves up to 45cm tall from a tuberous rootstock. The edible tuber is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use. The plant is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate; tropical

Native RangeAustralia - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria

HabitatGrassland and rock crevices[ 157 Title Australian Native Plants. Publication Author Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Publisher Collins. (Australia) Year 1988 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0 Description A lovely book, written in order to encourage Australian gardeners to grow their native plants. A little bit of information for the plant project. ], in swampy situations up to the sub-alpine zone[ 154 Title Flora of Victoria. Publication Author Ewart. A. J. Publisher University Press; Melbourne Year 1930 ISBN Description A flora of eastern Australia, it is rather short on information that is useful to the plant project. ]. Usually found on flats or sandy soils[ 154 Title Flora of Victoria. Publication Author Ewart. A. J. Publisher University Press; Melbourne Year 1930 ISBN Description A flora of eastern Australia, it is rather short on information that is useful to the plant project. ]. Woodlands, grassland and saltbush plains[ 193 Title Wild Food Plants of Australia. Publication Author Low. T. Publisher Angus and Robertson. Year 1989 ISBN 0-207-14383-8 Description Well presented, clear information and good photographs. An interesting read for the casual reader as well as the enthusiast ].