Awl-leaf lilaea

Lilaea scilloides

Physical Characteristics

Lilaea scilloides is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia to California, extending south to S. America.

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known