Lachenalia contaminata (wild hyacinth) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to the Western Cape of South Africa.

It is a bulbous perennial growing to 25 cm (10 in) tall, with grass-like leaves and fleshy stems bearing brushlike white flowers tipped with maroon in spring.

[1][2][3] The Latin specific epithet contaminata refers to the flowers which appear to be "contaminated" with red or brown markings.

[4] This plant requires a sheltered, frost-free position or under glass.

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