West Indian fimbry

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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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of West Indian fimbry being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Fimbristylis sieboldii
• Fimbristylis dichotoma
• Fimbristylis castanea
• Schoenoplectus litoralis
• Schoenoplectus heterochaetus
• Fimbristylis thermalis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Cyperaceae

Genus

Fimbristylis

Species

Fimbristylis ferruginea

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