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Fimbristylis compacta

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Fimbristylis compacta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Fimbristylis
Species:
F. compacta
Binomial name
Fimbristylis compacta

Fimbristylis compacta is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.

The grass-like or herb sedge blooms between June and July and produces brown flowers.[1]

In Western Australia it is found along creeks and in and around swamps in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy soils.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fimbristylis compacta". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.