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Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass

Xyris caroliniana

Critically Endangered

About

The Carolina Yellow-eyed-grass (Xyris caroliniana) is a species in the genus Xyris. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotrop

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Cuba and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Xyris caroliniana (Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass)

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Bog Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Hawai'i yelloweyed grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass?

The scientific name of Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass is Xyris caroliniana. It belongs to the genus Xyris.

What is the conservation status of Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass?

Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass (Xyris caroliniana) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass live?

Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass is found in Distributed across Cuba and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Cuba, United States.

What family does Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass belong to?

Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass (Xyris caroliniana) belongs to the genus Xyris, which is part of the taxonomic family Xyridaceae.

Is Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass endangered?

Yes, Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass (Xyris caroliniana) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass belong to?

Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass (Xyris caroliniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass?

The closest relatives of Carolina Yellow-Eyed-Grass in the genus Xyris include Bog Yellow-Eyed Grass, Richard'S Yelloweyed Grass, Hawai'i yelloweyed grass, Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass, Yelloweyed Grass.