Fimbristylis ferruginea

Summary

Fimbristylis ferruginea is a species of fimbry, commonly referred to as rusty sedge or West Indian fimbry. This plant is frequently found along the coastlines and estuaries of Australia. It is also native to certain regions in Africa, southern Asia, and South America.[1] The flowers of this species exhibit a distinctive rusty brown color and appear on a single spikelet during the months of May to July.

Fimbristylis ferruginea
Fimbristylis ferruginea
(right plant)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Fimbristylis
Species:
F. ferruginea
Binomial name
Fimbristylis ferruginea
Synonyms

Scirpus ferrugineus L.

References edit

  1. ^ "Fimbristylis ferruginea". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 21 January 2018.

External links edit

  • Online Field guide to Common Saltmarsh Plants of Queensland
  • New South Wales Flora Online