Wurmbea spicata
Wurmbea spicata (Burm.f.) T.Durand & Schinz

Wurmbea spicata is a species in the genus Wurmbea, belonging to the family Colchicaceae. It is native to the Cape Provinces and was first described in 1894 by T. Durand and Schinz, based on the original work by Burm.f.
Description
Wurmbea spicata is a plant species within the Colchicaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes several bulbous and herbaceous species. It is part of the genus Wurmbea, which is known for its geophytic growth habit and often colorful flowers. The species is naturally distributed in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The scientific name was formally published in 1894 by T. Durand and Schinz, who based their description on earlier work by Burm.f.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Melanthium spicatum