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native plant database: Rhynchospora latifolia (Baldw. ex Ell.)
Thomas Sandswamp whitetop, Sand-swamp whitetop, Whitetop sedge
Synonyms: Dichromena latifolia USDA Symbol: RHLA7 USDA Native
Status: Native to U.S. Unlike most members of the sedge family,
7-10 conspicuous white leaves (bracts) at the top of this 1-3
ft. grass-like plant enable it to be seen from considerable
distances. The bracts surround the terminal, inconspicuous
flowers. Bloom InformationBloom Color: White Bloom Time: Apr ,
May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , OK ,
SC , TN , TX Native Distribution: Coastal plain from NC to s.e.
TX Native Habitat: Moist to wet savannas & open places USDA
Native Status: L48(N) Growing ConditionsLight Requirement: Part
Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Soil Description: Wet to moist soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Availab