Lyginia

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
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 barbata
  • Lyginia excelsa
  • Lyginia imberbis

Lyginia barbata

Lyginia barbata (female)

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]

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References

  1. "Lyginia". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  2. "Lyginia barbata R.Br". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  3. "Lyginia excelsa B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  4. "Lyginia imberbis R.Br". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
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