Wurmbea odorata
| Wurmbea odorata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. odorata
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| 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 10–24 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
- ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 181–182. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- ^ a b c "Wurmbea odorata T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.