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Somewhat weedy monocot herb, creeping; leaves lanceolate, attached to the stem via a leaf sheath; flowers clustered in axils of reduced (bracteal) leaves at the ends of stems, apetalous.
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This plant is sometimes cultivated in hanging baskets or as a groundcover.