Wurmbea uniflora

Wurmbea uniflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Wurmbea
Species:
W. uniflora
Binomial name
Wurmbea uniflora
Synonyms
  • Anguillaria uniflora R.Br.

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

  1. ^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 194. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
  2. ^ a b G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea uniflora (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 8 September 2021.


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