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Wurmbea biglandulosa

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Wurmbea biglandulosa
Wurmbea biglandulosa flowers
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. biglandulosa
Binomial name
Wurmbea biglandulosa
Synonyms
  • Anguillaria biglandulosa R.Br.

Wurmbea biglandulosa is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.

Subspecies

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  • Wurmbea biglandulosa subsp. biglandulosa (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl.
  • Wurmbea biglandulosa subsp. flindersica R.J.Bates

Description

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 191. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. ^ a b G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea biglandulosa (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 8 September 2021.