A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
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Cyperaceae » Rhynchospora alba
Last updated 11/19/2023 by David Giblin.
Rhynchospora alba (L.) Vahl[FNA23, HC, HC2]
white beakrush
Publication: Enum. Pl. 2: 236. 1805 (as Rynchospora). 1805.
Origin: Native
selected vouchers: WTU
Notes: FNA23: "The smooth-bristled Rhynchospora alba forma laeviseta Gale mostly occurs with the typical antrorsely barbellate type in Pennsylvania, the Great Lakes, British Columbia, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia."
References: (none)
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Dichromena alba (L.) J.F. Macbr.
Phaeocephalum album (L.) House
Rhynchospora luguillensis Britton
Schoenus albus L.
Triodon albus (L.) Farw.
