Wurmbea biglandulosa
Wurmbea biglandulosa is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. biglandulosa |
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Subspecies
- Wurmbea biglandulosa subsp. biglandulosa (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl.
- Wurmbea biglandulosa subsp. flindersica R.J.Bates
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 3.5–30 cm. Its white flowers appear in spring.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in south-eastern Australia in New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland. It grows in forest and disturbed grassland, and on creek banks and rocky ridges.[2]
References
- Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 191. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea biglandulosa (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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