Wurmbea biglandulosa
(R. Br.) T. D. Macfarl.
Early nancy
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Summary
Source: WikipediaWurmbea biglandulosa is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
Description
A bulb plant. It is a herb. It grows 4-30 cm tall. There are 3 leaves. The lowest leaf is narrow and 1-2.5 mm wide. There are 1-6 flowers in a group. The fruit is a capsule 5 mm long.
Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The root is bitter.
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Medicinal Uses
The root has traditional use as a bitter.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania,
Synonyms
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
- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 70
