Weeds of Western Australia - Onion-weed or Asphodel (Asphodelus fistulosus L.)

Authors

G. R. W. Meadly

Keywords

Weeds, Environmental impact, Identification, Asphodelus fistulosus, Weed biology, Western Australia.

First Page Number

529

Last Page Number

532

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

In the form of flowers and leaves Onion-weed shows a marked resemblance to the cultivated onion types, especially the shallot. They are members of the lily family although belonging to to a different genera - the true onions being the species of Allium. Two notable differences are the absence of any conspicuous bulb formation in the case of Onion-weed, and in fact that it does not develop the characteristic smell of the garden plant.

Recommended Citation

Meadly, G. R. W. (1955) "Weeds of Western Australia - Onion-weed or Asphodel (Asphodelus fistulosus L.)," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 4: No. 5, Article 5.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol4/iss5/5