Lyginia
| Lyginia | |
|---|---|
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| Lyginia barbata (female) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Restionaceae |
| Genus: | Lyginia R.Br. |
| Species | |
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
[edit]Lyginia barbata is a perennial herb found near Perth, Albany, and Esperance.[2]
Lyginia excelsa
[edit]Lyginia excelsa is a Priority One herb found in a few small populations across Western Australia.[3]
Lyginia imberbis
[edit]Lyginia imberbis is another perennial herb found all across Southwest Australia.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Lyginia". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "Lyginia barbata R.Br". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "Lyginia excelsa B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "Lyginia imberbis R.Br". FloraBase. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.