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West Indian fimbry
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West Indian fimbry

Fimbristylis ferruginea (L.) Vahl

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishWest Indian fimbry
Dutch—
SpanishZacate
Chinese—
Scientific nameFimbristylis ferruginea (L.) Vahl

About this species

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. The flowers of this species exhibit a distinctive rusty brown color and appear on a single spikelet during the months of May to July.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyCyperaceae
GenusFimbristylis

In Suriname

19Records in Suriname
1827First record
1969Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Coronie1
  • Sipaliwini1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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