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Xyris ambigua (Coastal plain yelloweyed grass)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Xyris ambigua Bey. ex Kunth

Coastal plain yelloweyed grass, Coastalplain yelloweyed grass

Xyridaceae (Yellow-Eyed-Grass Family)

USDA Symbol: XYAM

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , TX , VA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Xyris ambigua in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Xyris ambigua in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Xyris ambigua

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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