Wurmbea drummondii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. drummondii |
Binomial name | |
Wurmbea drummondii | |
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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]
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]
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