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Pointed Fimbry
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Pointed Fimbry

Fimbristylis acuminata

Fimbristylis acuminata, commonly known as pointed fimbristylis, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is found in tropical areas extending from India, through parts of South East Asia and into northern Australia.

The rhizomatous perennial grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 metres (0.98 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between May and August and produces brown flowers.

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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 427659.