Eleocharis keigheryi

Eleocharis keigheryi

Declared rare (DEC)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Clade:Commelinids
Order:Poales
Family:Cyperaceae
Genus:Eleocharis
Species: E. keigheryi
Binomial name
Eleocharis keigheryi
K.L.Wilson

Eleocharis keigheryi is a sedge of the Cyperaceae family that is native to Australia.[1]

The rhizomatousous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 metres (1.3 ft) and has a clumped habit. It blooms between August and November producing green flowers.[1]

It is found in and around pools and swampy areas in the Wheatbelt and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.

References

  1. 1 2 "Eleocharis keigheryi". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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