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Rhynchospora globularis (Chapm.) Small

Beaked Rush

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STATS
Native
CC = 8
CW = -3
MOC = 22

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Family - Cyperaceae

Stems - No info yet.

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Leaves - No info yet.

Rhynchospora_globularis_sheath.jpg Apex of the leaf sheath.

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Inflorescence - No info yet.

Flowers - No info yet.

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Rhynchospora_globularis_fruit.jpg Fruit close-up.

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Flowering - May - October.

Habitat - Upland prairies, sandy and rocky stream banks, sink-hole ponds, open rocky or sandy areas.

Origin - Native to U.S.

Other info. - This species can be found in the southern half of Missouri. Our plants belong to variety recognita Gale. Other varieties exist in more southern locations of North America, the Caribbean, and Central America.

Photographs taken at Cowards Hollow, Carter County, MO., 7-5-04.