What is another word for Family Xyridaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli zˈa͡ɪɹɪdˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
The family Xyridaceae is a group of flowering plants commonly known as yellow-eyed grass or yellow-eyed sedge. This family comprises of about 366 species of evergreen perennial herbs found mostly in tropical regions. Some common synonyms for the family Xyridaceae include: Xyrisaceae, Abolbodaceae, Dichromenaceae, Eriocaulaceae, and Schultesiaceae. Yellow-eyed grass is known for its unique characteristics such as its small size, yellowish-green grass-like leaves, and small papery flowers arranged in spikes. These flowers are often visited by insects such as bees, butterflies, and moths. The family Xyridaceae is important for their role in ecological communities as well as their use in traditional medicine and as ornamental plants.
