Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Cyperaceae
Pycreus dwarkensis (Sahni & Naithani) Hooper
(Syn: Cyperus dwarkensis Sahni & Naithani)
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Description:
An erect tufted small dark green annual herb, up to 20 cm. The plant is very similar to
Cyperus genus, inflorescence globose about 1.5 to 2 cm across.
Flowering Period:
January to October.
Habitat:
Emergent. Found in standing water along margins of lakes, etc.
Distribution:
The plant is distributed in Somalia, Oman, Pakistan and
India. Mostly in coastal areas, rare in Pakistan.