Scientific Name: Crinum arenarium

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  • Pronunciation:
    KRY-num air-NA-rium
  • Common Name:
    Field Lily
  • Derivation:
    was Crinum angustifolium
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • Family:
    AMARYLLIDACEAE
  • Status:
    Common
  • Flowers:
    Perfumed white spider-like flowers, summer to autumn.
  • Fruit:
    fleshy to 25mm
  • Flowers Color:
    White
  • Fruit Color:
    Green
  • Vegetation Type:
    Eucalypt forest, seasonally inundated coastal areas
  • Species List:
    Fraser Island, Wallum Woodland Noosa Banks
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush medicine: Bulb infusion washed on sores.

Identification Notes

Bulbous. Lax leaves NARROW and strappy. Differs from more robust, erect Crinum pedunculatum

Landscaping Notes

Noosa Council Preferred Species list