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Rhynchospora ciliaris (Michaux) C. Mohr. Common name: Fringed Beaksedge. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Pine savannas, longleaf pine sandhill seeps. Distribution: 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, K4, NS, POWO, RAB, WH3, Gale (1944), McMillan (2007); = Rynchospora ciliaris — S; = Rynchospora ciliata (Michx.) Vahl — S13; Schoenus ciliaris Michaux. Basionym: Schoenus ciliaris Michx. 1803

Links to other floras: = Rhynchospora ciliaris - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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