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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