Lyginia

Lyginia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Anarthriaceae
Genus: Lyginia
R.Br.

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

Lyginia barbata is a perennial herb found near Perth, Albany, and Esperance.[2]

Lyginia imberbis

Lyginia imberbis is another perennial herb found all across Southwest Australia.[3]

Lyginia excelsa

Lyginia excelsa is a Priority One herb found in a few small populations across Western Australia.[4]

References

  1. "Lyginia". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  2. "Lyginia barbata R.Br.". FloraBase. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  3. "Lyginia imberbis R.Br.". FloraBase. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  4. "Lyginia excelsa B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson". FloraBase. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
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