Eleocharis keigheryi
Eleocharis keigheryi is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Eleocharis |
| Species: | E. keigheryi |
| Binomial name | |
| Eleocharis keigheryi | |
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
- "Eleocharis keigheryi". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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