Wurmbea uniflora

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Wurmbea uniflora
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. uniflora
Binomial name
Wurmbea uniflora
Synonyms
  • Anguillaria unifloraR.Br.

Wurmbea pygmaea, also known as One-flower Nancy, is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.

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Description

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 4–17 cm. Its solitary white flower appears in spring. [2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in south-eastern Australia in New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. It grows in marshy places. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 194. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. 1 2 G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea uniflora (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 8 September 2021.


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