Bulbous plant species

[PaulM]

Hello ! I got a picture of this plant from my friend in England and he asked me if I had any idea of what it is.

He says it seems not to be either Blandfordia, Dichelostemma, Notholirion or Veltheimia.
It produces bubils at the base of the leaves. No fruits ever set.

I thought it would be good to have some expert opinions from you guys.

I was sent a printed picture which I then scanned to get it on the computer so the quality is not prime but hopefully someone out there will be able to recognize it.

[Afloden]

A Lachenalia, but maybe not a species, but a hybrid?

[majallison]

Has a look of Lachenalia bulbifera; Paul, is the plant flowering now? If so, it'd increase the likelihood of it being Lachenalia bulbifera as this is one of the earliest flowering Lachenalia species ~ most of the species won't be in flower until March or so, here in the northern hemisphere.

[PaulM]

Thank you both ! I think Lachenalia bulbifera is it.

[ArnoldT]

I agree.  Stretched out from low light levels.

It's now know as Lachenalia bifolia.

I've attached a recent image.

[PaulM]

Thanks Arnold ! Your plant looks very nice, and it's clearly the same species when looking at the individual flowers. I think my friend grows it in he greenhouse in England and the days are probably not long enough or sunny enough for that matter for it to stay compact. I'm so happy for all your answers and it really proves what a great forum this is. Thanks again!