"Curculigo capitulata" is a species of stout herb that belongs to the family "Hypoxidaceae". It is known by the common names palm grass, whale back, and weevil lily, and by various synonyms, including "Molineria capitulata". It ranges from the Himalayas and eastern India through Indochina, southern China, Malesia, and New Guinea to Queensland and the Solomon Islands.
Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Jan 15, 2026. Captured Nov 27, 2025 10:56 in PFQ2+7Q Ranomafana, Madagascar.