Xyris laxiflora

Xyris laxiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Xyridaceae
Genus: Xyris
Species:
X. laxiflora
Binomial name
Xyris laxiflora
Synonyms[1]
List
  • Xyris iridifolia Chapm.
  • Xyris conifera Chapm. ex Ries
  • Xyris rigida Chapm. ex Ries

Warning: This article is all goofed up. Xyris laxifolia 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 laxifolia 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. ^ a b 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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