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Rhynchospora rariflora
Rhynchospora rariflora (Michx.) Elliott
Fewflower Beaksedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s): Schoenus rariflorus
USDA Symbol: RHRA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf Apex: Acuminate
Inflorescence: Spikelet
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous. Bloom color refers to spikelets. Bloom time refers to fruiting period. May flower/fruit year-round in southern part of range.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , OK , SC , TN , TX , VANative Distribution:
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Rhynchospora rariflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rhynchospora rariflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rhynchospora rariflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-08Research By: SET