Biology:Wurmbea sinora
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Wurmbea sinora | |
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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. sinora
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| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea sinora T.D.Macfarl.[1]
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Wurmbea sinora is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia .[2]
Description
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1.5–8 cm. Its white flowers appear from July to September.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee and Warren IBRA bioregions of south-western and southern Western Australia. It grows in loam and sandy clay soils over granite rocks in seasonally-wet areas and salt marshes.[2]
References
- ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia 3 (2): 196–198. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Wurmbea sinora T.Macfarlane". Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1402.
Wikidata ☰ Q15546755 entry
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