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Fimbristylis decipiens
Fimbristylis decipiens Kral
Southern Fimbry
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: FIDE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 12 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Green , BrownBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Fimbristylis decipiens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Fimbristylis decipiens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Fimbristylis decipiens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-12Research By: Joseph A. Marcus