Wurmbea citrina
Wurmbea citrina is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. citrina |
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| Wurmbea citrina | |
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Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 2–30 cm. The flowers are greenish-yellow with brown nectaries; they appear from early spring to autumn, after rain.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in western New South Wales and inland South Australia. It grows on shallow sandy soils over clay, and on claypans.[2]
References
- Bates, Robert J (2007). "A review of South Australian Wurmbea (Colchicaceae∼Liliaceae): keys, new taxa and combinations, and notes". Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. 21: 75–81.
- K.L. Wilson (2015). "Wurmbea citrina (R.J.Bates) R.J.Bates". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
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