Golden Lily

Bulbinopsis bulbosa

Physical Characteristics

Bulbinopsis bulbosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. By. South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Tuber - cooked[144]. Starchy and palatable when grown in moist conditions[193]. Plants only produce one tuber and that is up to 3cm wide[193].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Causes severe scouring if eaten by sheep or cattle[154].