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Rhynchospora microcephala

Smallhead Beaksedge
Also known as: Rhynchospora axillaris var. microcephala Britton +1 more
  • Rhynchospora axillaris var. microcephala Britton
  • Rhynchospora cephalantha var. microcephala (Britton) Kük.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Found natively in North America and South America, Rhynchospora microcephala (commonly known as Smallhead Beaksedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Cuba, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Jamaica, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

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