Lyginia
| Lyginia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Anarthriaceae |
| Genus: | Lyginia R.Br. |
Lyginia is a genus of three rhizomatous plant species all endemic to South Western Australia. They tend to grow in dry, sandy areas.[1]
Lyginia barbata
Lyginia barbata is a perennial herb found near Perth, Albany, and Esperance.[2]
Lyginia imberbis
Lyginia imberbis is another perennial herb found all across Southwest Australia.[3]
Lyginia excelsa
Lyginia excelsa is a Priority One herb found in a few small populations across Western Australia.[4]
References
- ↑ "Lyginia". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "Lyginia barbata R.Br.". FloraBase. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "Lyginia imberbis R.Br.". FloraBase. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "Lyginia excelsa B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson". FloraBase. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
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