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Cyperaceae
Rhynchospora

not marked as a favorite taxon Rhynchospora torreyana A. Gray. Common name: Torrey's Beaksedge. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Pine savannas, seepage bogs, often weedy. Distribution: Se. MA south to GA, AL, and MS.

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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, K4, NE, NS, NY, POWO, RAB, Tat, Va, Bridges & Orzell (2023) in Weakley et al (2023), Gale (1944), McMillan (2007); = Rynchospora torreyana — S, S13. Basionym: Rhynchospora torreyana A.Gray 1835

Links to other floras: = Rhynchospora torreyana - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

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

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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