Wurmbea citrina is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. citrina
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea citrina | |
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Description
editThe species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 2–30 cm. The flowers are greenish-yellow with brown nectaries; they appear from early spring to autumn, after rain.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species is found in western New South Wales and inland South Australia. It grows on shallow sandy soils over clay, and on claypans.[2]
References
edit- ^ Bates, Robert J (2007). "A review of South Australian Wurmbea (Colchicaceae~Liliaceae): keys, new taxa and combinations, and notes". Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. 21: 75–81.
- ^ a b K.L. Wilson (2015). "Wurmbea citrina (R.J.Bates) R.J.Bates". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 9 September 2021.