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Wurmbea inframediana

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

Wurmbea inframediana 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 2.5–12 cm. Its pink flowers appear from June to August.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species is found in the Carnarvon, Gascoyne, Geraldton Sandplains, Murchison and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in red sand, loam and limestone soils.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 182–185. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. ^ a b c "Wurmbea inframediana T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.