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Genus of flowering plants

Lyginia
Lyginia barbata (female)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
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.

Lyginia barbata

Lyginia barbata (female)

Lyginia barbata is a perennial herb found near Perth, Albany, and Esperance.

Lyginia excelsa

Lyginia excelsa is a Priority One herb found in a few small populations across Western Australia.

Lyginia imberbis

Lyginia imberbis is another perennial herb found all across Southwest Australia.

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.
Taxon identifiers
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