Tufted lily ( Thelionema caespitosum)

Plants tufted, to c. 90 cm high. Leaves strongly distichous, linear, closely folded at least toward base, sometimes flat above, 15–55 cm long, 0.4–1.5 cm wide. Inflorescence extending beyond the leaves. Flowers numerous; perianth segments spreading, 9–13 mm, blue, white or pale yellow, longer than stamens; anthers yellow; style 3–5.5 mm long. Capsule ovoid to triquetrous, 5–10 mm long. Seeds c. 2.5–3.5 mm long. Flowers Sep.–Jan.