Wurmbea pygmaea 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. pygmaea
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea pygmaea | |
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Description
editThe species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1–5 cm. Its white or pink flowers appear from May to July.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest and Swan Coastal Plain IBRA bioregions of south-western Western Australia. It grows in red or brown sand, clay and gravelly soils, which are often seasonally wet, as well as on granite outcrops.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Wurmbea pygmaea (Endl.) Benth". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.