Wurmbea dilatata
Wurmbea dilatata is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2]
| Wurmbea dilatata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. dilatata |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea dilatata | |
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 5–12 cm. Its pink and white flowers appear in August.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Swan Coastal Plain IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in white, yellow and grey sands and clay soils.[2]
References
- Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 165–166. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- "Wurmbea dilatata T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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