Wurmbea centralis

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Wurmbea centralis 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 4.5–20 cm. Its pink or purplish-pink flowers appear from May to August.{{cite web |url= http://flora.sa.gov.au/cgi-bin/speciesfacts_display.cgi?form=speciesfacts&name=Wurmbea_centralis |title= Wurmbea centralis |author= |date=2007|website= Electronic Flora of South Australia|publisher=Department for Environment and Water, South Australia |access-date= 3 September 2021}}

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in South Australia and the southern Northern Territory. It grows mainly in hilly areas among rocks.

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