Sparaxis bulbifera

Common name: Sparaxis

Meaning of name:

Sparaxis is from the Greek word sparasso, meaning to tear. Bulbifera is from the Latin words bulbus, meaning bulb, and fero, to bear.

Distribution:

Occurs in the southwest of Western Australia. Also occurs in south eastern Australia.

Description:

A plant to 60 centimetres tall. The cream flowers are produced in September and October.

Notes:

This species is originally from South Africa.

References:

Western Weeds, A Guide to the Weeds of Western Australia. BMJ Hussey, GJ Keighery, J Dodd, SG Lloyd, RD Cousens. 1997.

Western Australian Plant Names and their Meanings, a Glossary. FA Sharr. 1996.

Flora of the Perth Region. NG Marchant, JR Wheeler, BL Rye, EM Bennett, NS Lander, TD Macfarlane. 1987.