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Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass

Xyris elliottii

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Overview

Xyris elliottii, common name Elliott's yelloweyed grass, is a North American species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed-grass family. It is native to the coastal plain of the United States from Mississippi to South Carolina plus southern Mexico (Tabasco), Central America and the West Indies.

Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from urban development, agricultural conversion, and wetland drainage throughout its limited range in the southeastern United States. Fire suppression and altered hydrology have further degraded the specialized wet pine savanna and bog habitats this species requires.
Threat summary

Other threatened species in Xyridaceae

Small's yellow-eyed grass

Xyris smalliana

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass classified as Endangered?

Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from urban development, agricultural conversion, and wetland drainage throughout its limited range in the southeastern United States. Fire suppression and altered hydrology have further degraded the specialized wet pine savanna and bog habitats this species requires.

Where does Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass live?

Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass?

The main threats to Elliot's Yelloweyed Grass are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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