Fimbristylis cymosa
| Tropical fimbry | |
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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: | Fimbristylis |
| Species: | F. cymosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Fimbristylis cymosa | |
Fimbristylis cymosa, commonly known as tropical fimbry, or St. John's sedge[1], is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
The rhizomatous perennial grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of 0.25 to 0.8 metres (1 to 3 ft). It blooms between February and September and produces brown flowers.[2]
In Western Australia it is found near the coast, on dunes and behind mangroves in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy-clay alluvium around basalt or sandstone rocks.[2]
References
- ^ "Republic of the Marshall Islands Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism". Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Fimbristylis cymosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.