Biology:Eleocharis spiralis
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Short description: Species of grass-like plant
| Eleocharis spiralis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Eleocharis |
| Species: | E. spiralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Eleocharis spiralis (Rottb.) Schult.
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Eleocharis spiralis is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
The rhizomatous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 to 0.6 metres (1.3 to 2.0 ft). It blooms between February and April producing white flowers.[1]
It is found in and around brackish areas such as lagoons and estuaries in coastal parts of the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Eleocharis spiralis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife. https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/832.
Wikidata ☰ Q15584265 entry
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