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White-topped Sedge

Rhynchospora colorata

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Growing on a wiry stem; bracts are white with green tips and in the center of all the bracts is a small cluster of flowers

Habitat:

Grassy area near the freshwater retention area at Orlando Wetlands Park

Reference Links:

Rhynchospora colorata - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Star Grass

Dichromena colorata

Reference Link
Jopy
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Comments (1)
Machi
Hi Jopy, can you tell me how to differentiate between Rhynchospora colorata or Dichromena colorata?

Spotted for Missions

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Florida Wetlands
Mission
Florida's Flora & Fauna
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the color white - florida
Mission
Flora of Florida

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PublishedApril 25, 2014

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