Scientific Name: Burchardia umbellata

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  • Pronunciation:
    bur-CARD-ee-ah um-bell-AH-tah
  • Common Name:
    Milkmaids
  • Type:
    Herb perennial
  • Family:
    COLCHICACEAE
  • Flowers:
    White occasionally pink in umbels spring
  • Fruit:
    Capsule 15 cm
  • Vegetation Type:
    Wet Heath, wallum woodland.
  • Species List:
    Arthur Harrold NR,Bush food, Emu Mt., Fraser Island, Cranks Creek, TAFE Girraween Emu Swamp Marcus Dunes Noosa River NP BHNR
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: tubers edible. crisp juicy like raw potato.

Identification Notes

Stem enclosed at the base with sheaths of old leaves. Does not develop bulb.

Landscaping Notes

Suitable plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type) Part shade, sun, ||Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery.||