Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Rhynchospora

Species:

Rhynchospora capillifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Rhynchospora capillifolia is a component of fire-maintained wet pine savannas and flatwoods; fire helps reduce competition and maintain open habitat.

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