Xyris involucrata Nees

  • Authority

    Maguire, Bassett & Wurdack, John J. 1964. The botany of the Guayana Highland--Part V. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 1-278.

  • Family

    Xyridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Xyris involucrata Nees

  • 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.

  • Discussion

    Schomburgk 1054, "British Guiana in 1836-40."

  • 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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