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VIRTUAL MUSEUM OF CAMPUS BIODIVERSITY

Approximately 25 species of Monocots, representing 11 families are known to occur on campus:

FAMILY AMARYLLIDACEAE (Amaryllis, Daffodils)

FAMILY ASPARAGACEAE (Asparagus, Hyacinth, Yucca)

FAMILY CYPERACEAE (Sedges, Bulrushes, Spike-rushes, Cotton grass)

FAMILY IRIDACEAE (Iris, Flags)

FAMILY JUNCACEAE (True rushes)

FAMILY LEMNACEAE (Duckweed)

FAMILY LILIACEAE (Lilies, Fritillaries)

FAMILY MELANTHIACEAE (Death Camas)

FAMILY POACEAE (Grasses)

FAMILY POTAMOGETONACEAE (Pondweeds)

FAMILY TYPHACEAE (Cat-tails)