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Wurmbea sinora

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Wurmbea sinora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. sinora
Binomial name
Wurmbea sinora

Wurmbea sinora is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.[2]

Description

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The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1.5–8 cm. Its white flowers appear from July to September.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee and Warren IBRA bioregions of south-western and southern Western Australia. It grows in loam and sandy clay soils over granite rocks in seasonally-wet areas and salt marshes.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 196–198. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. ^ a b c "Wurmbea sinora T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.