Plant Families: Letter X

  • Xyridaceae - Yellow-eyed Grass Family

    Xyridaceae is a family of monocotyledonous plants that includes wetland and bog plants, known for their star-shaped flowers with three petals and specialized leaves adapted to grow in waterlogged soils.

  • Xeronemataceae - Water Fern Family

    Xeronemataceae is a small family of flowering plants with only one genus, Xeronema, containing two species. These unique plants are endemic to New Zealand and are known for their striking, sword-shaped leaves and showy flower stalks.