Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Corynotheca

Species:

Corynotheca pungens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone heathlands; likely resprouts from root stock after fire as typical of Australian Asphodelaceae relatives.