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Hurricanegrass (Fimbristylis cymosa spathacea)

Description

Fimbristylis cymosa, commonly known as tropical fimbry, is a sedge of the Cyperaceae family 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

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Cyperaceae

              • Genus: Fimbristylis