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Leersia hexandra Sw.

Reference: Prodr. [O.P. Swartz] 21 (1788)
Conservation Code: Not threatened
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Aquatic grass, to 1.2 m high. Margin of permanently flowing spring.

Distribution

IBRA Regions: Dampierland, Northern Kimberley.
IBRA Subregions: Mitchell, Pindanland.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Broome, Wyndham-East Kimberley.