Fuirena umbellata

Fuirena umbellata 

Cyperaceae

Umbrella Grass/Sedge

bloomed near Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi) Kerala INDIA  inflorescence paniculiform spikelets

 flower (non fragrant) diameter:15mm, 

wild aquatic wet marshy stream sandy-ridge 

habitat, herb,

 rhizomatic sedge, erect/obliques, 

basal partially rosette, hairy, branches, weak pentangular fleshy stem, 

15cm height, 

leaves alternate lengthy apex hairy, annual,

Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu

 *plant name identified by

 https://efloraofindia.com/fuirena-umbellata