Xyris difformis

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Xyris difformis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Xyridaceae
Genus: Xyris
Species:
X. difformis
Binomial name
Xyris difformis
Synonyms [2]
List
  • Xyris difformeChapm.
  • Xyris elataChapm.
  • Xyris bayardiiFernald
  • Xyris curtissiiMalme
  • Xyris neglectaSmall 1894 not Alb.-Nilsson 1891
  • Xyris floridana(Kral) E.L.Bridges & Orzell

Xyris difformis, the bog yelloweyed grass, [3] is a North American species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed-grass family. It is native to the eastern and southern United States, eastern and central Canada, and Central America. [4] [5]

Xyris difformis is a perennial herb up to 90 cm (3 feet) tall with grass-like leaves up to 50 cm (20 inches) long, and yellow flowers. [5] [6]

Varieties [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Xyris difformis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T64326317A67731277. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64326317A67731277.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ↑ The Plant List, Xyris difformis Chapm.
  3. ↑ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Xyris difformis". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  4. ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  5. 1 2 3 of North America, Xyris difformis Chapm. 1860.
  6. ↑ Chapman, Alvan Wentworth 1860. Flora of the southern United States 500
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