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Kyllinga nemoralis

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Kyllinga nemoralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Kyllinga
Species:
K. nemoralis
Binomial name
Kyllinga nemoralis
(J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Dandy ex Hutch. & Dalziel

Kyllinga nemoralis, the white water sedge or whitehead spikesedge, is a plant species in the sedge family, Cyperaceae.[1] It is found in shaded meadows, rock crevices and road sides.[2]

Description

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Kyllinga nemoralis is a perennial creeping sedge spreading by means of a long-creeping rhizome, found in shaded meadows, rock crevices and road sides. Stems erect, up to 55 cm in height, 3-angled; single flower.

References

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  1. ^ "Kyllinga nemoralis - White Water Sedge". Flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
  2. ^ "Kyllinga nemoralis - White Water Sedge". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2019-01-15.