Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Cyperaceae
Cyperus pygmaeus Rottb.
English name: Dwarf Flat-Sadge.
Local name:
Nandro Cheho.
Description:
A tufted, annual dwarf herb, 3-6 cm in height, roots fibrous, stem 0.7-1.2 mm
diameter, leaves as long as stem, inflorescence globose about 1 to 1.5 cm across,
green and white in colour.
Flowering Period:
Juneto September.
Habitat:
Commonly found on moist soil around the edge of water in
wetland habitats. Typically on the soil exposed by receding
water.
Distribution:
The plant is distributed from Greece, Turkey, and Israel
to Egypt, Algeria, Tropical Africa, Mauritius,
Madagascar, Namibia, Azerbyjan, Pakistan, India,
Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia and Philippines.
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