Wurmbea graniticola | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Wurmbea |
Species: | W. graniticola
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Binomial name | |
Wurmbea graniticola |
Wurmbea graniticola is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia. [2]
The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 1.5–11 cm. Its white to pink flowers appear from July to October. [2]
The species is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest and Mallee IBRA bioregions of south-western Western Australia. It grows in clay and sandy soils on granite outcrops. [2]