Wurmbea dioica ssp. dioica|Early Nancy
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Perennial herb with corms and fibrous roots. Male and female flowers on separate plants.
- Size (W x H)
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5-20cm x 10cm
- Leaves
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3 fine grass-like leaves 2-7cm x 0.5-2mm, stem-sheathing.
- Flowers
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Flower spike of 2-7 stalkless honey-scented flowers with a purple nectar-secreting gland towards the base of sepals and petals, red or purple anthers on male flowers.
- Flower colour
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White with a purple band
- Flower time
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July to October
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained soils in open forest and woodland. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Plant amongst low herbs in rockeries or under trees. Plants die down after flowering.
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
