Xyris involucrata Nees
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Authority
Maguire, Bassett & Wurdack, John J. 1964. The botany of the Guayana Highland--Part V. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 1-278.
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Family
Xyridaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Distribution and Ecology - Distribution. Extraordinarily distinctive and attractive because of the conspicuous radiate involucral bracts; a short-lived perennial confined to moist sandy savannas throughout Guayana, from alt. 100-1200 m, and on the Rio Negro in Brazil.
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Discussion
Schomburgk 1054, "British Guiana in 1836-40."
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Distribution
Distribution. Extraordinarily distinctive and attractive because of the conspicuous radiate involucral bracts; a short-lived perennial confined to moist sandy savannas throughout Guayana, from alt. 100-1200 m, and on the Rio Negro in Brazil.
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