Wurmbea uniflora

Wurmbea uniflora
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Liliales
Family:	Colchicaceae
Genus:	Wurmbea
Species:	W. uniflora
Binomial name
	Wurmbea uniflora; (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl.
Synonyms
	Anguillaria uniflora R.Br.;

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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

^ Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 194. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.
^ ^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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[brunonia1980-1] Macfarlane, TD (1980). "A revision of Wurmbea (Liliaceae) in Australia". Brunonia. 3 (2): 194. doi:10.1071/BRU9800145.

[plantnet-2] G.J. Harden (1993). "Wurmbea uniflora (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 8 September 2021.

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