| Wurmbea dilatata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. dilatata |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea dilatata | |
Wurmbea dilatata is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia. [2]
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 5–12 cm. Its pink and white flowers appear in August. [2]
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Swan Coastal Plain IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in white, yellow and grey sands and clay soils. [2]
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