Eleocharis keigheryi is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Eleocharis |
| Species: | E. keigheryi
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The rhizomatousous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 metres (1.3 ft) and has a clumped habit. It blooms between August and November producing green flowers.[1]
It is found in and around pools and swampy areas in the Wheatbelt and South West regions of Western Australia where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.
The species was first described in 1997 by Karen Wilson.[2][3]
References
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- ^ a b "Eleocharis keigheryi". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Eleocharis keigheryi". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ K.L. Wilson (1997). "New species of Cyperaceae in Western Australia". Nuytsia. 11 (2): 273-275, Fig. 1C-E. doi:10.58828/NUY00267. ISSN 0085-4417. Wikidata Q100729959.