Xyris difformis

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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
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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]
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  • Xyris difforme Chapm.
  • Xyris elata Chapm.
  • Xyris bayardii Fernald
  • Xyris curtissii Malme
  • Xyris neglecta Small 1894 not Alb.-Nilsson 1891
  • Xyris floridana (Kral) E.L.Bridges & Orzell

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]

References

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  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. ^ a b c of North America, Xyris difformis Chapm. 1860.
  6. ^ Chapman, Alvan Wentworth 1860. Flora of the southern United States 500
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