Rhynchospora ciliaris (Michaux) C. Mohr. Fringed Beaksedge. Phen: Jul-Sep. Hab: Pine savannas, longleaf pine sandhill seeps. Dist: Se. NC south to s. FL and west to e. LA.
ID notes: The richly colored heads (cinnamon or chestnut) and broad leaves that are fringed with fine hairs are sure clues, in combination. The lower leaves form a ground-hugging rosette.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA23, GW1, K1, K3, K4, RAB, WH3, Gale (1944), McMillan (2007); = Rynchospora ciliaris – S; = Rynchospora ciliata (Michx.) Vahl – S13
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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