Biology:Rhynchospora latifolia

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Short description: Species of grass-like plant

Rhynchospora latifolia
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Scientific classification edit
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

Rhynchospora latifolia, known as sandswamp whitetop or tall whitetop sedge, is a species of flowering 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]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15554487 entry