459.010 Pycreus P. Beauv.

Description of the genus

Annual or perennial herbs. Culms triangular. Inflorescence an open anthela or congested into a dense head. Spikelets with many, (>5) florets. Glumes distichous. Perianth 0. Stamens 2-3. Stigmas 2. Fruit a nutlet, laterally flattened.

Worldwide: c. 70 species, widespread in warm regions.

Caprivi: 4 taxa.

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Species		Content
flavescens (L.) P.Beauv. ex Rchb.		Description, Image
okavangensis Podlech
polystachyos (Rottb.) P. Beauv. var. laxiflorus (Benth.) C.B.Clarke		Description, Image
polystachyos (Rottb.) P.Beauv. var. polystachyos		Description

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