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Laxleaf Yelloweyed Grass (Xyris laxifolia)

Description

Xyris laxiflora is a New World species of flowering plants in the yellow-eyed-grass family. It is widespread in North America, South America and Mesoamerica. Xyris laxiflora is a perennial herb up to 90 cm (3 feet) tall with grass-like leaves up to 70 cm (28 inches) long and 25 mm (1 inch) wide.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Xyridaceae

              • Genus: Xyris