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Fimbristylis ammobia

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Species of grass-like plant

Fimbristylis ammobia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Fimbristylis
Species: F. ammobia
Binomial name
Fimbristylis ammobia
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Fimbristylis ammobia is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.

The annual grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.2 metres (0.33 to 0.66 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between March and July and produces brown flowers.

In Western Australia it is found in the Kimberley region where it grows in red sandy soils around sandstone.

References

  1. ^ "Fimbristylis acuminata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Taxon identifiers
Fimbristylis ammobia
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