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Xyris elliottii

Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass, Elliott's Yelloweyed Grass
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Xyridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Xyris elliottii (commonly known as Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass or Elliott's yelloweyed grass) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Xyridaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Xyris, which contains over 350 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Windward Is.

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