| Wurmbea uniflora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. uniflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea uniflora | |
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Wurmbea pygmaea, also known as One-flower 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 4–17 cm. Its solitary white flower appears in spring.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in south-eastern Australia in New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. It grows in marshy places. [2]
References
- ↑ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 194. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
- 1 2 G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea uniflora (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
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