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Wurmbea pygmaea

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Wurmbea pygmaea 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 1–5 cm. Its white or pink flowers appear from May to July.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest and Swan Coastal Plain IBRA bioregions of south-western Western Australia. It grows in red or brown sand, clay and gravelly soils, which are often seasonally wet, as well as on granite outcrops.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Wurmbea pygmaea (Endl.) Benth". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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Wurmbea pygmaea: Brief Summary

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

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