About Lilac Tassel flower
Lilac Tassel flower (Rotala fimbriata) is a herb belonging to the Lythraceae family (Loosestrife/Henna family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite/whorled simple leaves, axillary/raceme flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in paddy fields and marshy areas, also in small ditches near rocky places. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-March. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Rotala fimbriata
- Genus
- Rotala
- Family
- LYTHRACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Paddy fields and marshy areas, also in small ditches near rocky places
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-March
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)

Lythraceae
Loosestrife/Henna family
Lilac Tassel flower belongs to the Lythraceae family.
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