Botanical name

Albuca maxima

Family

Asparagaceae

Common Name

Geldbeursie, Wittamarak, Soldier-in-a-box

Synonym (old name)

Albuca canadensis
Albuca maxima
Albuca maxima

Description

Bulbous geophyte up to 1m, with unbranched flowering stem. Leaves 3-6, broad, fleshy, basal sheathing, 10-30mm wide, withering at flowering time. Flowers nodding, white with green keels, 15-25mm long, inner tepals hinged above; 3 fertile and 3 outer sterile stamens.

Habitat

Mainly coastal in deep sandy soils

Flower Date

September to November