Botanical name

Trachyandra hispida

Family

Asphodelaceae

Common Name

Veldkool, Hairy Cabbage Flower
Trachyandra hispida
Trachyandra hispida
Trachyandra hispida
Trachyandra hispida
Trachyandra hispida
Trachyandra hispida

Description

Rhizomatous perennial up to 30cm, roots few, fleshy and swollen. Leaves few, basal, lanceolate, pubescent; flowers white, each flower lasting one day, stamens with rough filaments; peduncle short and softly hairy; fruits on long spreading, softly hairy stalks.

Greek: trachys = rough, andros = male, stamen; referring to the rough, usually hairy filaments.

 

Habitat

Mostly shale slopes and flats

Flower Date

June to September