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.