Rhynchospora torreyana A. Gray. Torrey's Beaksedge. Phen: Jul-Sep. Hab: Pine savannas, seepage bogs, often weedy. Dist: Se. MA south to GA, AL, and MS.

ID notes: The stems of Rhynchospora torreyana grow 5-10 dm tall, the upper portion and inflorescence usually arching. Inflorescences are rusty brown or light chestnut brown; the achenes are 4-6 mm long, flat on both faces, with bristles less than half the body length.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA23, G, GW1, K1, K3, K4, NE, NY, RAB, Tat, Va, Bridges & Orzell (2023) in Weakley et al (2023), Gale (1944), McMillan (2007); = Rynchospora torreyana – S, S13

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
• Northcentral & Northeast: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 9