Fimbristylis decipiens Kral. Common name: Tricky Fimbry. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Wet, disturbed areas. Distribution: E. NC south to n. FL and west to e. TX.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = ETx1, FNA23, GW1, K4, NS, POWO, Kral (1971); = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Fimbristylis decipiens Kral 1971
Links to other floras: = Fimbristylis decipiens - FNA23
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Great Plains: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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