Albuca is a genus of bulbous perennials characterized by their linear or narrowly lanceolate leaves. These plants produce loose racemes of flowers, typically in yellow or white, featuring three tepals that spread outward and three that create a tubular shape. The reverse side of each tepal is frequently adorned with green or brown markings.

Albuca

Albuca 'Ausgrabies Hills'

Albuca 'Dirk Wallace'

Albuca abyssinica

Albuca acuminata

Albuca aff. acuminata

Albuca aff. setosa

Albuca angolensis

Albuca aurea

Albuca batliana

Albuca batteniana

Albuca canadensis (L.) F.M. Leight.

Albuca caudata

Albuca clanwilliamigloria is a summer-dormant bulb featuring slender, grass-like foliage. In early spring, it produces a flowering spike adorned with pendulous yellow blooms that have a green base.

Albuca clanwilliamigloria

Albuca cooperi is a bulbous plant that enters dormancy during the summer months. It features slender, grass-like foliage that remains green throughout its active growth period. In early spring, it produces a flower spike adorned with fragrant, drooping yellow blooms that have a green base.

Albuca cooperi

Albuca corymbosa

Albuca decipiens

Albuca fastigiata

Albuca fastigiata f. floribunda

Albuca flaccida is a bulbous plant that enters dormancy during the summer months. It features slender, grass-like foliage that emerges in the spring. During this time, the plant produces an upright flower spike adorned with aromatic, pendulous yellow blossoms that have a green base. Additionally, it generates numerous small offsets, referred to as bulbils, at its base, which resemble grass while they are still young.

Albuca flaccida

Albuca fragrans

Albuca from Lesotho

Albuca from Namibia

Albuca from Sentinel Peak, South Africa

Albuca from Spring Valley, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Albuca glandulosa

Albuca glauca

Albuca gloria-clamwilliamiae

Albuca grandis

Albuca humilis is a compact perennial, typically reaching heights of up to 10 cm. It produces one or two slender, cylindrical leaves that are dark green and can grow up to 20 cm in length during the summer months. This species features a loose cluster of up to three cup-shaped flowers that are white with green stripes on the exterior, which develop a reddish-brown hue as they mature. The flowers emit a notable fragrance reminiscent of marzipan.

Albuca humilis

Albuca juncifolia

Albuca kirstenii

Albuca lanranosa

Albuca longifolia

Albuca longipes is a bulb that enters dormancy during the summer months. It features slender, grass-like foliage that remains green. In early spring, it produces a floral spike adorned with drooping white blossoms, each accented with yellow tips and a green base.

Albuca longipes

Albuca melleri

Albuca minima

Albuca minor

Albuca namaquensis

Albuca nelsonii is a robust perennial characterized by its elongated, succulent leaves that can reach lengths of up to 1.2 meters. It produces thick, upright flower stalks that can grow as tall as 1.5 meters. During the late spring and early summer, these stems are adorned with numerous upright flowers displaying green and white hues.

Albuca nelsonii

Albuca pachychlamys

Albuca pendula

Albuca polyphylla

Albuca pumila

Albuca rupestris is a bulb that enters dormancy during the summer months. It features slender, grass-like foliage in a vibrant green hue. At the onset of summer, this plant produces a floral spike adorned with fragrant, drooping yellow blossoms that have a green base.

Albuca rupestris

Albuca setosa

Albuca shawii is a deciduous plant characterized by its slender, fleshy leaves that are narrow and somewhat adhesive. The erect flower stems reach heights of up to 30 cm and produce numerous nodding flowers that are yellow with green stripes, blooming over an extended period during the summer months. The flowers emit an almond fragrance, while the foliage has a subtle aromatic quality.

Albuca shawii

Albuca spiralis is an intriguing plant characterized by its spiral-shaped leaves during the growing season. In late winter to early spring, it produces a single flower spike adorned with pendant yellow and green blooms on separate stalks. This species enters a dormant phase in the summer months. It typically reaches a height of approximately 20 cm.