| Wurmbea drummondii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. drummondii |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea drummondii | |
Wurmbea drummondii, also known as the York Gum Nancy, 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 1.5–5 cm. Its white to pink flowers appear in June.[1]
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.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Wurmbea drummondii Benth". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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