Wurmbea centralis
T. Macfarlane
Early nancy
ColchicaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tuber, Root
The tuber and root are edible, though the root is notably bitter.
Where to Find It
It grows on rocky ground and in creek bede and on alluvial flats.
Australia*,
Countries: Australia
How to Identify
A herb that develops a corm. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 7-23 cm high. The flowers are pink.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Wurmbea centralis is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
References (3)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 86
- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 114
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 37
