How to Identify Xyridaceae
Xyridaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Poales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 19 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Xyridaceae Species
Xyris platylepis Chapm.
Xyris platylepis Chapm.
Xyris platylepis, or tall yelloweyed grass, is a North American perennial herb o…
Xyris torta Sm.
Xyris torta Sm.
Xyris torta, slender yelloweyed grass, is a North American perennial herb in the…
Xyris baldwiniana Schult.
Xyris baldwiniana Schult.
Baldwin's yelloweyed grass (Xyris baldwiniana) is a North American perennial her…
Xyris complanata R.Br.
Xyris complanata R.Br.
Xyris complanata R.Br. is a tufted Xyridaceae herb native to Asia, Australia and…
Xyris elliottii Chapm.
Xyris elliottii Chapm.
Xyris elliottii, or Elliott's yelloweyed grass, is a perennial North American fl…
Xyris brevifolia Michx.
Xyris brevifolia Michx.
Xyris brevifolia, shortleaf yelloweyed grass, is a perennial yellow-flowered her…
Xyris flabelliformis Chapm.
Xyris flabelliformis Chapm.
Xyris flabelliformis is a perennial yellow-flowered herb native to the US Atlant…
Xyris juncea R.Br.
Xyris juncea R.Br.
Xyris juncea, the dwarf yellow-eye, is a tufted flowering herb found in swampy a…
Xyris fimbriata Elliott
Xyris fimbriata Elliott
Xyris fimbriata, fringed yelloweyed grass, is a North American perennial yellow-…
Xyris difformis Chapm.
Xyris difformis Chapm.
Xyris difformis, bog yelloweyed grass, is a North American perennial flowering h…
Xyris ambigua Beyr. ex Kunth
Xyris ambigua Beyr. ex Kunth
Xyris ambigua, coastal plain yelloweyed grass, is a North American perennial yel…
Xyris montana Ries
Xyris montana Ries
Xyris montana Ries is a perennial North American herb that grows in wetlands and…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Xyridaceae?
Xyridaceae plants belong to the Poales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 19 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Xyridaceae?
Xyridaceae is classified in the order Poales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 19 accepted species worldwide.
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