Fimbristylis miliacea
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| Fimbristylis miliacea (L.) Vahl |
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Scirpus miliaceus |
Fimbristylis miliacea is a species of fimbry known by the common names grasslike fimbry and globe fringerush. It probably originated in coastal tropical Asia but has since spread to most continents as an introduced species. It is a widespread weed in some areas and is sometimes problematic in rice paddies. This is an annual sedge which grows in clumps of erect stems up to about half a meter in height surrounded by fans of narrow flat leaves. The top of each stem is occupied by an array of spikelets, each borne on a long peduncle. The spikelet is spherical to ovate and reddish brown in color. The spikelets flower and then develop tiny fruits, which are brown achenes about a millimeter long.
