Haemodorum paniculatum Lindl.

Plant 80-180 cm tall. Basal leaves 2-4; lamina flat, 2-3.5 mm wide. Inflorescence paniculate, narrow and dense; flowers grouped 2-4 together, well distributed along main branches; bracteoles opaque, blackish or brownish green in centre, the venation obscure abaxially, the margins gradually differentiated, similarly coloured or whitish, membranous; upper bracteole acute, equalling or exceeding perianth. Flowers 9-11 mm long, predominantly green or yellow, partly blackish. Sepals slightly shorter than or almost as long as petals. Stamens equal; anthers versatile, borne at c. middle of petals, 2.7-3.3 mm long. Style at anthesis reaching middle or upper part of anthers.

It grows in temperate places. They grow in woodland and open forest in Western Australia. They can be on sandy and clay soils. It can tolerate light frosts. It needs well-drained soil.

The bulbs are eaten raw or roasted. They have a mild onion flavour.

Plants can be grown by seed or division.