Massonia depressa, the hedgehog lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.

A spiky cluster of white, yellow or brown flowers appears at the centre of the plant in winter.

This species has been observed to be variable in the wild, and numerous attempts have been made to resolve its true relationships within the genus Massonia, so far without success.

[4] The Latin specific epithet depressa means "having a flattened appearance", a feature common to all in this genus.

[5] When cultivated in a temperate environment, M. depressa does not tolerate freezing temperatures, so must be grown under glass in a cold greenhouse or similar.