Rhynchospora megaplumosa E.L. Bridges & Orzell. Common name: Longbristled Beaksedge. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Scrubby pine flatwoods. Distribution: Endemic to the c. and w. FL peninsula (Highlands, Polk, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties).
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Taxonomy Comments: See Bridges & Orzell (2000) for detailed information.
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA23, K3, K4, WH3, Bridges & Orzell (2000), McMillan (2007); = n/a – S, S13
Links to other floras: = Rhynchospora megaplumosa - FNA23
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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