Rosette herb with thickened roots from short rhizomes. Inflorescence to 60 cm, unbranched, exceeding leaves. Leaves linear, grass-like, sheathing. Flowers numerous, trumpet-like, 3-5 cm long, stalks not articulated; summer.Tepals white with an apical green spot.

S Europe.

Sometimes grown in cool gardens as an ornamental.

Source: Conran, J. (2005). Anthericaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.