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

Wurmbea dilatata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. dilatata
Binomial name
Wurmbea dilatata

Description

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The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 5–12 cm. Its pink and white flowers appear in August.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Swan Coastal Plain IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in white, yellow and grey sands and clay soils.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 165–166. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. ^ a b c "Wurmbea dilatata T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.