Xyris panacea are within St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Wakulla County (Anderson & Kral, 2008: 1). Xyris panacea was found growing in sandy loam soils of floating islands (Anderson & Kral, 2008: 1).
The flowering scapes of the Xyris panacea are red-brown to green in color and range in length from 60-130 cm (Anderson & Kral 2008: 3). The common name refers to the yellow petals that are 8-9.5 mm long and 6-7 mm wide. Fruits are dry capsules 5 mm in length (Anderson & Kral, 2008: 3).
Anderson & Kral (2008) described the new species from collected specimens that would have required a boat, but the drought of 2007 made this exploration possible by foot.This is beneficial because this discovery made the plant known and raised awareness of its rarity.
Xyris panacea, also called St. Marks yelloweyed grass,[1] is a rare North American species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed-grass family. It has been found only in the Florida Panhandle[2] in the southeastern United States.[3]
Xyris panacea is a perennial herb up to 130 cm (52 inches or 4 1/3 feet) tall with long and narrow leaves up to 50 cm (20 inches) long, and yellow flowers.[3]
Xyris panacea, also called St. Marks yelloweyed grass, is a rare North American species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed-grass family. It has been found only in the Florida Panhandle in the southeastern United States.
Xyris panacea is a perennial herb up to 130 cm (52 inches or 4 1/3 feet) tall with long and narrow leaves up to 50 cm (20 inches) long, and yellow flowers.
