Fimbristylis

	Fimbristylis ''Fimbristylis'' is a genus of sedges. A plant in this genus may be known commonly as a fimbry or fimbristyle. There are 200 to 300 species distributed worldwide. Several continents have native species but many species have been introduced to regions where they are not native. Some are considered weeds. These are typical sedges in appearance, with stiff, ridged stems and cone-shaped terminal panicles of spikelets. They are found in wet environments, and are most diverse in tropical and subtropical regions. Selected species: '' Fimbristylis acicularis'' '' Fimbristylis acuminata'' - pointed fimbristylis '' Fimbristylis aestivalis'' - summer fimbry '' Fimbristylis agasthyamalaensis'' '' Fimbristylis annua'' - annual fimbry ''Fimbristylis ammobia'' '' Fimbristylis autumnalis'' - slender fimbry '' Fimbristylis blakei'' '' Fimbristylis blepharolepis'' '' Fimbristylis caespitosa'' '' Fimbristylis cardiocarpa'' ''Fimbristylis castanea'' - marsh fimbry, salt marsh fimbris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fimbristylis Dichotoma ''Fimbristylis dichotoma'', commonly known as forked fimbry or eight day grass, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae The Cyperaceae are a family of graminoid (grass-like), monocotyledonous flowering plants known as sedges. The family is large, with some 5,500 known species described in about 90 genera, the largest being the "true sedges" genus ''Carex'' w ... that is native to tropical areas. Description The annual or perennial plant, 10–80 cm tall, with numerous long stems about 2 mm in diameter, slightly three-angled, compressed below the inflorescence, node-less, smooth and has a tufted habit. The root system is fibrous, wiry, black. Short rhizomes. Leaves numerous, forming a dense tuft at the base of the stem, being at least half as long as the stem. Distribution ''Fimbristylis dichotoma'' is widely distributed in Asia, Africa and Australia as well as in other parts of the tropics. Habitat ''Fimbristylis dichotoma'' grows well on wet or even flooded soi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fimbristylis Caespitosa ''Fimbristylis caespitosa'', commonly known as fringe-rush, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to northern parts of Australia. The perennial grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of and has a tufted habit. It blooms between December and August and produces green-brown flowers. The plants has a life span of between six and ten years and is able to produce seeds after two to three years. It can resprout basally from a lignotuber following fires. In Western Australia it is found in and around swamps and claypans and on sandstone hills in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions where it grows in sandy soils. It is also found throughout the central of the Northern Territory between Alice Springs and Katherine and parts of Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before feder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fimbristylis Acicularis ''Fimbristylis acicularis'' is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to northern and north eastern Australia. Description The rhizomatous perennial grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of and has a tufted habit. It blooms between April and July and produces green flowers. Taxonomy The species was first described by the botanist Robert Brown in 1810 as part of the work ''Prodromus florae Novae Hollandiae et insulae Van-Diemen, exhibens characteres plantarum quas annis''. There are many synonyms including; ''Scirpus acicularis'', ''Fimbristylis australica'', ''Isolepis cochleata'', ''Abildgaardia brevifolia'', ''Iriha acicularia'', ''Fimbristylis setacea'' and ''Iria acicularia''. The specific epithet, , is derived from Latin and means "needle-shaped". Distribution In Western Australia it is found in coastal areas of the Kimberley region situated in swamps and along creeks and in other damp areas with its range extending across coastal regions of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fimbristylis Castanea ''Fimbristylis castanea'', commonly known as marsh fimbry or saltmarsh fimbristylis, is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to the United States of America. Description ''Fimbristylis castanea'' commonly grows up to in height, forming thick clumps. Its narrow leaves grow from the base of the plant. They are dark brown and sturdy at the base and grow from one half to two thirds of the plant's height in length. The small flowers of the sedge are hidden behind dark, glossy, brown scales that form budlike spikelets. Distribution and habitat It is found in the south eastern states from Texas extending east and north around the coast as far as New York. It commonly grows in salt marshes coastal dunes, and brackish marsh inland, especially near wharves. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q19850795 Flora of Texas Flora of New York (state) castanea The chestnuts are the deciduous trees and shrubs in the genus ''Castanea'', in the beech family Fagaceae. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	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 and has a tufted habit. It blooms between May and August and produces brown flowers. In Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to ... it is found along creeks and in other damp areas in the Kimberley region where it grows in muddy-loamy soils. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q11038496 Plants described in 1805 Flora of Western Australia acuminata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fimbristylis Aestivalis ''Fimbristylis aestivalis'' commonly known as summer fimbry, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia. The specific epithet, ''aestivalis'', is derived from Latin and means "pertaining to the summer". The annual grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of and has a tufted habit. It blooms between June and July and produces brown flowers. In Western Australia it is found along creeks and in other damp areas in the Kimberley region where it grows in alluvium. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q10932227 External links Fimbristylis aestivalisat the Atlas of Living Australia The Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) is an online repository of information about Australian plants, animals, and fungi. Development started in 2006. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is an organisation sig ... Plants described in 1805 Flora of Western Australia Aestivalis Endemic flora of Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]