Early Nancy
Wurmbea deserticola
Family: Colchicaceae
What it is like
A herb that develops a corm. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 7-25 cm high. The flowers contain both sexes and are pink and white.
Where it is found
It grows on red sands and rocky soils and sand dunes. It grows in tropical arid locations. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Corms, root