Fimbristylis caroliniana
Carolina Fimbry
Also known as: Fimbristylis caroliniana f. caroliniana +6 more
- Fimbristylis caroliniana f. caroliniana
- Fimbristylis caroliniana f. eucycla (Fernald) Fernald
- Fimbristylis caroliniana f. pycnostachya (Fernald) Fernald
- Fimbristylis harperi Britton
- Fimbristylis harperi Britton ex Small
- Fimbristylis puberula f. eucycla Fernald
- Fimbristylis puberula f. pycnostachya Fernald
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Fimbristylis caroliniana (commonly known as Carolina fimbry) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Fimbristylis, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Bahamas, Cuba, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Turks-Caicos Is., Virginia