Wurmbea odorata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. odorata
Binomial name
Wurmbea odorata

Wurmbea odorata is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2]

Description

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 10โ€“24 cm. Its white flowers appear from June to September.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in the Carnarvon and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in red sand soils, sometimes over limestone substrates.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 181โ€“182. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. 1 2 3 "Wurmbea odorata T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.


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