Pretty face, Golden brodiaea
Triteleia ixioides

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

An onion family plant. It is a corm or bulb plant. It re-grows from the bulb after a dormant period. It grows 45-60 cm high and spreads 20-30 cm wide. The leaves are grass-like. The flowers stems are wiry. They have heads of about 10 golden yellow flowers. These are widely flared and funnel shaped.

Also put in the family Alliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. They need moist, well-drained soils. The soils should never be waterlogged. It needs an open, sunny position. It is resistant to frost. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America (country/location of origin), Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The bulbs are used as food.

Edible parts

Root, bulb

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from the bulbs or corms. It can also be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brodiaea ixioides;[Illegitimate]; Calliprora ixioides (Dryand ex W. T. Aiton) Greene; Hookera ixioides (Dryand ex W. T. Aiton) Kuntze; Milla ixioides (Dryand ex W. T. Aiton) Baker; Ornithogalum ixioides Dryand ex W. T. Aiton;