Wurmbea latifolia, also known as Broadleaf Early Nancy, is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
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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. latifolia
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| Wurmbea latifolia | |
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Subspecies
edit- Wurmbea latifolia subsp. latifolia
- Wurmbea latifolia subsp. vanessae
Description
editThe species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 5–15 cm. Its white to faintly purple flowers appear from late winter to spring.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. It grows mainly in heavy soils.[2]
References
edit- ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 188. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- ^ a b G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea latifolia T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
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