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Fimbristylis acuminata
Also called Pointed Fimbry
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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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Fimbristylis acuminata by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
