| Wurmbea citrina | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. citrina |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea citrina | |
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Wurmbea citrina is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
The 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]
The species is found in western New South Wales and inland South Australia. It grows on shallow sandy soils over clay, and on claypans. [2]
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