Lesser Cape Lily
Common name
Lesser Cape Lily
Scientific Name
Ornithogalum arabicum
Type of plant
Bulbs or Corms
About this weed
Lesser Cape Lily is another garden escapee from the Mediterranean Region. It was probably grown for its pure white flowers with black centers on a tall flower stalk.
Description
Another perennial bulb found in bushland close to old settlements. Each bulb produces a spike of pure white flowers with black centres on a stalk 60cm tall. Flowering is usually between September and December.
Impact on Bushland
If left may spread over bushland and impact on native plant communities.
Location
Found in grey sand and along roadsides in the South-West Province. This weed is only sparsely distributed across the Province.
Priority for removal
Unknown:
Management (hand)
Not available.
Management (herbicide)
Not available.
Flowering month/s
September, October, November, December
Flower colour/s
White
Information source
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1372
Additional information
https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/weeds/swanweeds/
Hussey, B.M.J., Keighery, G.J., Dodd, J., Lloyd, S.G. and Cousens, R.D. (2007) Western weeds. A guide to the weeds of Western Australia, Second Edition, The Weeds Society of Western Australia, Victoria Park, Western Australia.
