Early nancy
Wurmbea biglandulosa

Family: Colchicaceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

The root is bitter.

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anguillaria biglandulosa R. Br.; Melanthium brownii Schltdl. [Illegitimate];