Yellow-eyed grasses (Xyridaceae)

Yellow-eyed grasses

Yellow-eyed grasses is a striking family of flowering plants predominantly found in damp, acidic soils of tropical and subtropical regions. These plants are especially noted for their grass-like foliage and distinctive yellow blooms which rise from cone-shaped, scaly heads. The environment drives their adaptation, favoring habitats that are wet, often forming dense mats that dominate their surrounding space.

Scientific classification

Family

Yellow-eyed grasses (Xyridaceae)

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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