Citation: R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 273 (1810).

Synonymy: Reya umbellata (R. Br.)Kuntze, Rev. Gen. Pl. 2:845 (1891).

Common name: Milkmaids.

Description:
Stems erect, 15-50 cm high; leaves linear, stem-clasping, 1 or 2 long ones at the base and 1 or 2 shorter ones on the stem.

Flowers several in a terminal umbel; perianth white; filaments gradually swollen below the anther; capsule ovoid-oblong, 10-15 mm long.

Published illustration: Williams (1980) Native plants of Queensland, p. 43.

Distribution:  Grows in grassland and open woodland. S.Aust.: EP, NL, MU, YP, SL, KI, SE.   All States except the N.T. Conservation status: native Flowering time: July — Oct.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

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