Scleria foliosa
Species of grass-like plant
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Scleria foliosa is a plant in the family Cyperaceae. It grows as an annual or perennial.[1]
| Scleria foliosa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Scleria |
| Species: | S. foliosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Scleria foliosa | |
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Distribution and habitat
Scleria foliosa grows widely in Africa and is also found in Madagascar. One instance has been reported from India's Karnataka state. Its habitat is seasonal wet areas and shaded areas near water.[1]
