Wurmbea odorata

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|genus = Wurmbea

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|authority = T.D.Macfarl.{{cite journal |last1=Macfarlane|first1=TD | date=1980 |title=A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia |url= |journal= Brunonia |volume=3 |issue=2 |pages=181–182 |doi= 10.1071/BRU9800145|access-date=}}

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Wurmbea odorata is a species of plant in the Colchicaceae family that is endemic to Australia.{{cite web |url= https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1400 |title= Wurmbea odorata T.Macfarlane |author= |date=2021|website= Florabase|publisher=Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia |access-date= 1 September 2021}}

Description

The species is a cormous perennial herb that grows to a height of 10–24 cm. Its white flowers appear from June to September.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in the Carnarvon and Yalgoo IBRA bioregions of western Western Australia. It grows in red sand soils, sometimes over limestone substrates.

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