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Fimbristylis compacta (Fimbristylis compacta)

Description

Fimbristylis compacta is a sedge of the Cyperaceae family that is native to Australia. The grass-like or herb sedge blooms between June and July and produces brown flowers. In Western Australia it is found along creeks and in and around swamps in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy soils.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Cyperaceae

              • Genus: Fimbristylis