Trachyandra divaricata

Scientific name

Trachyandra divaricata

Common name

Dune Onion Weed

Family

Asphodelaceae

Priority

Medium

Plant description

A native of South Africa, now widespread in WA. The leaves look like onion leaves but have no onion smell, the plant is tuberous. The leaves are ribbon-like. In Spring the flower stalk is branched with white flowers. When mature the dry seed head rolls across the ground scattering seed.

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