Biology:Eleocharis keigheryi
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Short description: Species of grass-like plant
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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. keigheryi
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| Binomial name | |
| Eleocharis keigheryi K.L.Wilson
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Eleocharis keigheryi is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
The rhizomatousous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 metres (1.3 ft) and has a clumped habit. It blooms between August and November producing green flowers.[1]
It is found in and around pools and swampy areas in the Wheatbelt and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.
The species was first described in 1997 by Karen Wilson.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Eleocharis keigheryi". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife. https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/17065.
- ↑ "Eleocharis keigheryi". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. https://biodiversity.org.au/nsl/services/rest/name/apni/170725.
- ↑ , Wikidata Q100729959
Wikidata ☰ Q15589091 entry
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