Biology:Lyginia

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants

Lyginia
Lyginia barbata (female) - Flickr - Kevin Thiele.jpg
Lyginia barbata (female)
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Restionaceae
Genus: Lyginia
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Species
  • Lyginia barbata
  • Lyginia excelsa
  • Lyginia imberbis

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 (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]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2918392 entry