Description
Burmannia compacta (also called Compact Beak-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It typically grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Burmannia compacta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Burmannia compacta
Burmannia compacta can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.