Burchardia umbellata, known as milkmaids, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to woodlands and heath of eastern and southern Australia.

[2][3] The narrow leaves of Burchardia umbellata are up to 60 cm long by 1.5 to 4 mm wide.

Clusters of white or pale pink flowers with reddish centers sit atop a thin stalk that is 50 to 60 cm high.

[2] The genus Burchardia is named for German botanist Johann Heinrich Burckhardt.

The Latin species name umbellata means "umbrella" or "parasol", referring to the shape of the umbels of flowers.