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Wurmbea odorata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Liliales
Family:	Colchicaceae
Genus:	Wurmbea
Species:	W. odorata
Binomial name
Wurmbea odorata T.D.Macfarl.

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

Description

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 10–24 cm. Its white flowers appear from June to September.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in the Carnarvon and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in red sand soils, sometimes over limestone substrates.

References

1. Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 181–182. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
2. ^ "Wurmbea odorata T.Macfarlane". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.

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