The Andamooka lily emerges after deep soaking
rains from a pale egg-shaped bulb which is 7-10 cm in diameter to display its pretty pale yellow
flowers. Leaves rise from the base of the plant, growing to about 50 cm. Flowering from summer
to autumn, the lily has strongly scented flowers which emit an unpleasant fragrance, -particularly
in the evenings. It occurs over a wide range of soil types, but in particular on sandy floodplains
where it can be found in abundance when conditions are favourable. Large flat, green leaves
can emerge within several days after rain. After flowering, bulb-like seeds the size of marbles
are produced in abundance. The Andamooka lily is a name that is used locally, this plant is
also known as the Darling lily and Stink lily.
Distribution of the Andamooka lily in Australia.
