Eleocharis sundaica

Eleocharis sundaica is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]

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

The rhizomatous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.6 to 1 metre (2.0 to 3.3 ft) and is sometime found partly submerged. It blooms between May and August producing white flowers.[1]

It is found in and around swamps and pools of water in the Kimberley region of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils.

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