Wurmbea graniticola
| Wurmbea graniticola | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. graniticola
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| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea graniticola | |
Wurmbea graniticola is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2]
Description
[edit]The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1.5–11 cm. Its white to pink flowers appear from July to October.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest and Mallee IBRA bioregions of south-western Western Australia. It grows in clay and sandy soils on granite outcrops.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Macfarlane, TD (1986). "Two new species of Wurmbea (Colchicaceae or Liliaceae s. lat.) from south-western Australia". Nuytsia. 5: 407–410.
- ^ a b c "Wurmbea graniticola T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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