Key to Tasmanian Dicots
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Burchardia (Colchicaceae [formerly part of Liliaceae]) 4b:395  
Burchardia umbellata (milkmaids) is moderately common native species that grows in heaths, grassland and dry open forest. The plant has a one or two very narrow leaves (about 20cm long) growing from the erect stem. The flowers are white, quite small and in a terminal umbel. The plant has a corm covered in papery scales.
 

 
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