Wurmbea murchisoniana is a species of plant in the family Colchicaceae that is endemic to Australia.[2]
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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. murchisoniana
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| Wurmbea murchisoniana | |
Description
editThe species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 10–26 cm. Its white flowers appear from July to September.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Geraldton Sandplains, Murchison and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of Western Australia. It grows in clay, sandy clay and loam soils, where there are gilgais or rock pools.[2]
References
edit- ^ Macfarlane, TD (1986). "Two new species of Wurmbea (Colchicaceae or Liliaceae s. lat.) from south-western Australia". Nuytsia. 5: 410–413.
- ^ a b c "Wurmbea murchisoniana T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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