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Bulbostylis abortiva
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Fimbristylis flexuosa Ridl. |
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Tufted annual 15-50(-80) cm tall; stems up to 1.5 mm thick, deeply grooved, usually with dense short white spine-like hairs. Inflorescence open and umbelliform. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Tropical Africa, Madagascar |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C |
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| Literature: |
Hoenselaar, K., Verdcourt, B. & Beentje, H.J. (2010). Cyperaceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Page 97. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 87. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Bulbostylis abortivaAfrican Plant Database: Bulbostylis abortiva
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Bulbostylis abortiva
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