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Rhynchospora chapmanii M.A. Curtis
Chapman's beaksedge

Family: Cyperaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Southeastern United States.

Map of Florida Locations

IRC SOUTH FLORIDA Status: Imperiled

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Native

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

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Rhynchospora chapmanii has been found in the following 8 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Big Cypress National Preserve Present Native
Dupuis Reserve Present Native
Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area Present Native
Halpatiokee Regional Park Present Native
J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area Present Native
Jonathan Dickinson State Park Present Native
Pal-Mar Present Native
Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area Present Native

Rhynchospora chapmanii has been found in the following 4 counties :
Occurrence Native Status
Collier County Native
Lee County Native
Martin County Native
Palm Beach County Native

Rhynchospora chapmanii has been found in the following 2 habitats :
Mesic Flatwoods
Wet Flatwoods