Scleria distans

(Scleria distans)

Description

Scleria is a genus from the cypergrass family (Cyperaceae). The genus contains about two hundred species that occur in the tropical parts of the world. Some species occur in areas with a temperate climate.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Liliopsida

Order:Poales

Family:Cyperaceae

Genus:Scleria

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