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).Malme, G. O. K. 1925. Xyridaceen der Insel Cuba. Arkiv för Botanik utgivet av K. Svenska Vetenskapsakademien 19(19): 1-6. ''Xyris brevifolia '' is a perennial herb up to 60 cm (2 feet) tall with narrow leaves up to 15 cm (6 inches) long, and yellow flowers.Flora of North America, ''Xyris brevifolia'' Michaux, 1803.
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