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Rhynchospora floridensis

Florida Whitetop
Also known as: Dichromena floridensis Britton +3 more
  • Dichromena floridensis Britton
  • Dichromena floridensis Britton ex Small
  • Dichromena inaguensis Britton
  • Rhynchospora stellata f. floridensis (Britton ex Small) Kük.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Rhynchospora floridensis (commonly known as Florida whitetop) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Florida, Mexico Southeast, Turks-Caicos Is.

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