Rhynchospora nivea
Showy Whitetop
Also known as: Dichromena nivea (Boeckeler) Boeckeler +2 more
- Dichromena nivea (Boeckeler) Boeckeler
- Dichromena nivea (Boeckeler) Britton
- Dichromena reverchonii S.H.Wright
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhynchospora nivea (commonly known as Showy Whitetop) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Rhynchospora genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Oklahoma, Texas