Weed profile: Glory lily
Glory lily
Glory lily
Gloriosa superba
Glory lilies, also known as Flame lilies, are grown commercially in some countries for a chemical compound, colchicine. They are widely-cultivated as garden plants and have subsequently become naturalised in parts of Australia. All parts of the glory lily are highly-toxic if eaten and the weed has been responsible for the poisoning of both humans and livestock. The alkaloid present in the plant causes multiple physiological effects and can even cause death. In Australia, glory lily can form dense understorey carpets in dune systems along the coast, competing strongly with native flora.
Status
- Declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (view details)
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