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Fimbristylis dictyocolea S.T.Blake

Reference: J.Arnold Arbor. 35:209 (1954)
Conservation Code: Priority One
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Shortly rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like or herb (sedge), 0.5-0.8 m high. Fl. brown/green, Feb to Jun. Edge of swamps or in water.

Distribution

IBRA Regions: Dampierland, Northern Kimberley, Victoria Bonaparte.
IBRA Subregions: Fitzroy Trough, Mitchell.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Derby-West Kimberley, Wyndham-East Kimberley.