Xyris laxiflora

Xyris laxiflora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Xyridaceae
Genus: Xyris
Species: X. laxiflora
Binomial name
Xyris laxiflora
F.Muell. 1874
Synonyms[1]

Xyris laxiflora is a New World species of flowering plants in the yellow-eyed-grass family. It is widespread in North America, South America and Mesoamerica.[2][3]

Xyris laxiflora is a perennial herb up to 90 cm (3 feet) tall with grass-like leaves up to 70 cm (28 inches) long and 25 mm (1 inch) wide. [3][4]


References

  1. ↑ The Plant List, Xyris laxifolia var. iridifolia (Chapm.) Kral
  2. ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  3. 1 2 Flora of North America, Xyris laxifolia var. iridifolia (Chapman) Kral, 1999.
  4. ↑ Kral, Robert D. 1999. Novon 9(2): 205-219

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