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Wurmbea drummondii

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Species of flowering plant

Wurmbea drummondii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species: W. drummondii
Binomial name
Wurmbea drummondii
Benth.

Wurmbea drummondii, also known as the York Gum Nancy, is a species of plant in the family Colchicaceae that is endemic to Australia.

Description

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1.5–5 cm. Its white to pink flowers appear in June.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains and Jarrah Forest IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in loam, clay and sandy clay soils on winter-wet sites.

References

  1. ^ "Wurmbea drummondii Benth". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
Taxon identifiers
Wurmbea drummondii


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