Scleria bracteata

Scleria bracteata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Scleria
Species: S. bracteata
Binomial name
Scleria bracteata
Cav.[2]
Synonyms[2]

Scleria bracteata, the bracted nutrush,[3] is a plant in the family Cyperaceae. It grows as a perennial climber.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Scleria bracteata grows widely in Mexico, Central America and tropical South America. Its habitat is wet forest, bush savanna and near streams.[1]

References


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