Milkmaids

Burchardia umbellata

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Clusters of white or pale pink flowers with reddish centers sit atop a thin stalk while the grass-like plant has narrow long leaves and there is a cluster of up to ten carrot-shaped tubers at the base and The tubers can be eaten raw or cooked

Size

Can grow to around 60 cm high

Habitat

Can be found in woodlands and heathlands often in damp or swampy areas

Distribution

Can be found in all states from WA to QLD including Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)
  1. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-11-04 10:59:57)

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