Wurmbea drummondii
| Wurmbea drummondii | |
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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. drummondii
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| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea drummondii | |
Wurmbea drummondii, also known as the York Gum Nancy, is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
Description
[edit]The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1.5–5 cm. Its white to pink flowers appear in June.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Jarrah Forest IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in loam, clay and sandy clay soils on winter-wet sites.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Wurmbea drummondii Benth". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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