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Yellow Garland lily
Calostemma luteum

Family: Amaryllidaceae


What it is like

A lily. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The leaves are 30-40 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are dark green and shiny. The flower stem is erect. It is 30-60 cm tall. The flowers are 3 cm long and bright yellow. They are funnel shaped. The fruit is a capsule 0.5-0.8 cm across. The bulbs multiply and build up in number.

There are 4 Calostemma species. They grow in Australia.


Where it is found

It often occurs in flood plains. It will tolerate dry conditions. It cannot tolerate cold and poorly drained soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, bulb


How it is grown

The plants can be grown from seed or bulbs.


Its other names

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