Xyris
Xyris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Xyridaceae, commonly known as yellow-eyed grasses. The genus includes an estimated 40 to 100 species of herbaceous plants native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, with a concentration in the Americas and Africa and some species reaching temperate zones.
Taxonomically, Xyris is placed in the order Poales. Members are typically perennial or annual herbs with slender,
Ecology and habitat-wise, Xyris species are commonly found in wetlands, bogs, marshes, and along streams or wet
Conservation and use notes indicate that habitat loss threatens some species in parts of their range. Several