Lyginia
Appearance
Lyginia | |
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Lyginia barbata (female) | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Restionaceae |
Genus: | Lyginia R.Br. |
Species | |
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
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Lyginia barbata is a perennial herb found near Perth, Albany, and Esperance.[2]
Lyginia excelsa
Lyginia excelsa is a Priority One herb found in a few small populations across Western Australia.[3]
Lyginia imberbis
Lyginia imberbis is another perennial herb found all across Southwest Australia.[4]
References
- ^ "Lyginia". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ "Lyginia barbata R.Br". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ "Lyginia excelsa B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ "Lyginia imberbis R.Br". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.