Sandover lily, Darling Lily, Macquarie Crinum, Murray lily
Crinum flaccidum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
A lily. It grows 0.3-1 m high. The onion like bulb can be 0.5 m under the ground. It has limp, leathery leaves. The leaves taper to a point. The edges of the leaves are slightly rough. The flowers are white or pink. The flowers are produced in umbrella like heads. There are 6-14 flowers on a flattened stalk 30-70 cm long. The anthers in the flower are purple and strongly curved. The fruit is a capsule which is green and round. It is 1-3 cm across.
There are over 100 Crinum species.
Where it is found
It grows naturally in inland areas of eastern Australia. It will not tolerate bad drainage. It can grow in arid places. Coffs Harbour Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
It is reportedly eaten in some parts of Australia. It is used as a source of arrowroot. CAUTION: In some places this bulb is bitter and considered poisonous.
Edible parts
Root, bulb
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Dhaygalbaarrayn, Inland crinum