Cyperus whitmeei
| Cyperus whitmeei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. whitmeei |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus whitmeei (C.B.Clarke) Kük., 1936 | |
Cyperus whitmeei is a species of sedge that is endemic to Samoa.[1] Like other plants in the Cyperus genus, it generally has thin stems and grows in damp places. Scientists use physical samples to study its unique seed shapes and leaf structures to understand how it fits into the plant family tree.
See also
References
- ↑ "Cyperus whitmeei (C.B.Clarke) Kük". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 29 June 2022.