Early nancy
Wurmbea centralis
Family: Colchicaceae
What it is like
A herb that develops a corm. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 7-23 cm high. The flowers are pink.
Where it is found
It grows on rocky ground and in creek bede and on alluvial flats.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The root is bitter.
Edible parts
Tuber, root