Rhynchospora scirpoides

Rhynchospora scirpoides, also referred to as Psilocarya scirpoides;[1] common names long-beaked beaksedge and long-beaked bald rush; is a plant in the Rhynchospora genus found in North America.

Rhynchospora scirpoides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Rhynchospora
Species:
R. scirpoides
Binomial name
Rhynchospora scirpoides
(Torr.) A.Gray
Synonyms

Psilocarya scirpoides

Conservation status edit

It is listed as endangered in Connecticut[2] and Rhode Island.[1] It is listed as threatened Indiana, Maryland and Michigan. It is listed as special concern in Massachusetts and as rare in New York (state).[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Plants Profile for Rhynchospora scirpoides (longbeak beaksedge )". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved 1 February 2018. (Note: This list is newer than the one used by plants.usda.gov and is more up-to-date.)