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Romulea rosea

Guildford Grass, Oniongrass
Other regional names: Plum Puddings +1 more
  • Plum Puddings
  • Rosy Sandcrocus
Also known as: Bulbocodium roseum (L.) Kuntze +7 more
  • Bulbocodium roseum (L.) Kuntze
  • Ixia bulbocodium Murray, 1774
  • Ixia rosea L.
  • Romulea alsii (Planch.) Klatt
  • Trichonema cruciatum KerGawl.
  • Trichonema ochroleucum KerGawl.
  • Trichonema roseum (L.) Ker Gawl.
  • Trichonema roseum (L.) KerGawl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Romulea rosea (commonly known as Guildford-grass or Oniongrass) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Arkansas, California, Chile Central, France, Italy, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, St.Helena, Tasmania, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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