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Rhynchospora microcarpa

Southern Beaksedge
Also known as: Phaeocephalum microcarpum (Baldwin ex A.Gray) House +4 more
  • Phaeocephalum microcarpum (Baldwin ex A.Gray) House
  • Rhynchospora edisoniana Britton ex Small
  • Rhynchospora microcarpa var. remotiflora Kük.
  • Rhynchospora sulcata Gale
  • Rhynchospora torreyana var. microrhyncha Griseb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Rhynchospora microcarpa (commonly known as Southern Beaksedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Rhynchospora genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela

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