Fimbristylis ovata

• Botanical Name : Fimbristylis ovata (Burm. f.) J. Kern
• Synonyms : Fimbristylis monostachya (L.) Hassk., Carex ovata Burm. f.
• Plant Family : Cyperaceae
• Plant Form : Sedges
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park, Sarita Udyan

About Fimbristylis ovata Plant :

• Habit : A shortly rhizomatous perennial sedge with stems thickened at the base.
• Leaves : Linear, shorter than stems.
• Inflorescence and Flowers :
  • 1-2 solitary spikelets, bracts very short.
  • Spikelets narrowly ovate, acute.
  • Glumes triangular-ovate, acute with pale scarious sides and curved green, shortly excurrent keel. Style smooth.
• Fruit : Nut stipitate-orbicular, terete or somewhat ridged, covered by large warts except on the ridges.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : June onwards.