Rhynchospora latifolia
Rhynchospora latifolia, known as sandswamp whitetop or tall whitetop sedge, is a species of plant in the family Cyperaceae.[1][2][3] Modified white leaves known as bracts grow atop this 1 to 3 foot tall, grass-like plant.[3] It is found in much of the southeastern United States.[4]
| Rhynchospora latifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Rhynchospora |
| Species: | R. latifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhynchospora latifolia (Baldw. ex Elliott) W.W.Thomas | |
References
- "Plants Profile for Rhynchospora latifolia (sandswamp whitetop)". plants.usda.gov.
- "ITIS Standard Report Page: Rhynchospora latifolia". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org.
- "Rhynchospora latifolia". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
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