Onion Grass

Romulea rosea

Plant Life Introduced IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Perennial herb, rising annually from a brown coated globular corm about 1 cm diameter

Size

30 cm long

Habitat

A very common weed of lawns, grasslands or open woodlands; also in gardens and along roadsides, often on soils which are relatively bare

Distribution

Onion grass is a widespread weed throughout Tasmania and Victoria it is also present in NSW, WA and SA

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
State of Victoria (Agriculture Victoria) (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Onion Grass
Scientific name: Romulea rosea (L.) Eckl.
Family: Iridaceae
Category: Plant Life › Weeds
Origin: Introduced
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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