Wurmbea dioica
Wurmbea dioica (R.Br.) F.Muell.
Wurmbea dioica, commonly known as early Nancy, is a herb in the Colchicaceae family. It is native to Australia and has three linear to thread-like leaves and typically two to seven white flowers with a purple or greenish nectary band.
Description
Wurmbea dioica (R.Br.) F.Muell., described in 1877, is a member of the genus Wurmbea within the Colchicaceae family. It is found in several Australian states including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. This herbaceous plant features three linear to thread-like leaves and usually bears two to seven white flowers, each with a distinctive purple or greenish nectary band.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia
Synonyms
Wurmbea dioiceaAnguillaria australisAnguillaria dioica