Eleocharis cylindrostachys

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Eleocharis cylindrostachys
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Eleocharis
Species:
E. cylindrostachys
Binomial name
Eleocharis cylindrostachys

Eleocharis cylindrostachys is a rush type plant growing in dense clumps from 40 to 60 cm tall. Found growing in moist situations in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. The specific epithet cylindrostachys is derived from Latin and refers to “a cylindrical head of corn”.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 287
  2. ^ K.L.Wilson. "New South Wales Flora Online: Eleocharis cylindrostachys". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.