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Rhynchospora galeana Naczi, W.M. Knapp, & Gerry Moore
Shortbristle beaksedge

Rhynchospora galeana
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Family: Cyperaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Southeastern United States and the Greater Antilles.

Map of Florida Locations

Florida Natural Areas Inventory State Status: Not listed

IRC SOUTH FLORIDA Status: Critically Imperiled

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Native

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

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Synonyms: Rhynchospora breviseta.

Other data on Rhynchospora galeana available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Rhynchospora galeana has been found in the following 6 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Big Cypress National Preserve Present Native
Dupuis Reserve Possibly Extirpated Possibly Extirpated
Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area Present Native
Jonathan Dickinson State Park Possibly Extirpated Native
Pal-Mar Present Native
Pine Glades Natural Area Present Native

Rhynchospora galeana has been found in the following 3 counties :
Occurrence Native Status
Charlotte County Native
Martin County Native
Palm Beach County Native

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

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Rhynchospora galeana
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