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Burchardia umbellata
Common Name
Milkmaids
Family
PLiliaceae (Colchiaceae)
Description
Perennial herb. Grows from a corm and tuberous roots. Usually has only 1 stem with flowers at the extreme. Plant dies down after flowering.
size
10 cm to 60 cm high
Leaf
1 or 2 narrow, fleshy basal leaves 10-20cm long x 3-5mm wide. Leaves are channeled. Leaf-like bracts on flowering stem.
Flower
Cluster of 2 to 8 flowers with pink or purple anthers. 30mm wide. 6 petals.
Flower Season
September to December
Fruit
Small triangular shaped fruits 10-15 mm long. Light green.
Propagation
From seed..
Details
Naturally occurring plants in moist well drained soil ion heathland and open forest.Common throughout Australia except NT
Attracts
None recorded
Conservation Status
Common, not threatened
Special Note
Aborigines use the tubers, either raw or roasted, as a food source.
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