Wurmbea drummondii, also known as the York Gum Nancy, is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.
| Wurmbea drummondii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Wurmbea |
| Species: | W. drummondii
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| Binomial name | |
| Wurmbea drummondii | |
Description
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "Wurmbea drummondii Benth". Florabase. Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
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