Leaves 1.0–2.5 mm diam., usually spreading, rhomboidal to cross-shaped in section, with wide grooves. Scape 3–8 cm long. Flowers 15–25 mm long; perianth tube 2.0–3.5 mm long, yellow; lobes up to 4 mm wide, pale to bright pink, sometimes white, outer surface yellowish-green or with dark longitudinal stripes. Stamens 7–9 mm long; stigmas not overtopping anthers. Flowers Aug.–Oct.
MuM, Wim, GleP, VVP, VRiv, GipP, OtP, WaP, Gold, CVU, GGr, DunT, NIS, EGU, HSF, HNF, Strz. A common weed of native grassland, grassy woodland, open heath, pastures, lawns, and roadsides.
Corms are known to be eaten by native birds including Corellas and Rosellas.
Source:
Conn, B.J. (1994). Iridaceae. In: Walsh, N.G.; Entwisle, T.J., Flora of Victoria Vol. 2, Ferns and Allied Plants, Conifers and Monocotyledons, pp. 686–716. Inkata Press, Melbourne.
