Scleria bracteata, the bracted nutrush,[3] is a plant in the family Cyperaceae. It grows as a perennial climber.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Scleria |
| Species: | S. bracteata
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Distribution and habitat
editScleria bracteata grows widely in Mexico, Central America and tropical South America. It is considered a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List due to its broad range.[1] Its habitat includes wet forest, bush savanna, and riparian areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Thacker, H. (2013). "Scleria bracteata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T44392408A44496598. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T44392408A44496598.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Scleria bracteata Cav". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ NRCS. "Scleria bracteata". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 7 November 2015.