Joycea

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Joycea
Joycea pallida 1.jpg
Joycea pallida
Scientific classification
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Plantae
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Angiosperms
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Monocots
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Joycea

Species

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Joycea is a genus of 3 grass species, endemic to Australia. The species were formerly included in Danthonia.[2] The genus name honours Australian botanist Joyce Winifred Vickery.[2]

The currently recognised species are:

  • (Vickery) H.P.Linder
  • (N.G.Walsh) H.P.Linder
  • Joycea pallida (R.Br.) Linder - Silvertop Wallaby Grass, Redanther Wallaby Grass[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Joycea". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Cochrane, G.R.; Fuhrer, B.A.; Rotherdam, E.M.; Simmons, J.& M. and Willis, J.H. (1980). Flowers and Plants of Victoria and Tasmania. A.H. & A.W. Reed. ISBN 0589502565.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Genus Joycea". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2009-08-03.


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