Wurmbea latifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. latifolia
Binomial name
Wurmbea latifolia
Synonyms
  • Anguillaria dioica var. multiflora Hook.f.

Wurmbea latifolia, also known as Broadleaf Early Nancy, is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.

Subspecies

  • Wurmbea latifolia subsp. latifolia
  • Wurmbea latifolia subsp. vanessae

Description

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 5–15 cm. Its white to faintly purple flowers appear from late winter to spring.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. It grows mainly in heavy soils.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 188. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. 1 2 G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea latifolia T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 3 September 2021.


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