Fimbristylis elegans is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Fimbristylis |
| Species: | F. elegans
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| Fimbristylis elegans | |
The annual grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.3 metres (0.33 to 0.98 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between April and July and produces brown flowers.[1]
In Western Australia it is found along creeks and streams in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions where it grows in sandy soils around limestone.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Fimbristylis elegans". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.