Rhynchospora

 

 

 

Rhynchospora microcephala (Britton) Britton ex Small

Distribution:  Eastern U.S. and S.E.U.S.

Habitat:  Moist depressions, shores

Recognition:  Small species with retrorsely barbed achene bristles. Achene 2.5 mm long (vs. 3 mm in similar R. cephalantha)

Florida status:  Native, common