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Xyris caroliniana
Xyris caroliniana Walter
Carolina Yelloweyed Grass
Xyridaceae (Yellow-eyed Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Xyris arenicola, Xyris flexuosa, Xyris pallescens
USDA Symbol: XYCA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute
Leaf Base: Rounded
Inflorescence: Spike
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedDistribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , SC , TX , WANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Xyris caroliniana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Xyris caroliniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Xyris caroliniana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-12-11Research By: SET