Laxleaf Yelloweyed Grass

(Xyris laxifolia)

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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:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order:Poales
Family:Xyridaceae
Genus:Xyris
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