Wurmbea latifolia
Appearance
Wurmbea latifolia | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. latifolia
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea latifolia | |
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Wurmbea latifolia, also known as Broadleaf Early Nancy, is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
Subspecies
- Wurmbea latifolia subsp. latifolia
- Wurmbea latifolia subsp. vanessae
Description
The 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
The species is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. It grows mainly in heavy soils.[2]
References
- ^ 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.