Painted Sedge

Rhynchospora colorata

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Cyperaceae

Native to: Florida native

Florida abundance and distribution: Very abundant in moist habitats, slightly less in northwest portion of state.

Recognition: Sedge with white bracts that resemble white petals that extend into green points. The inflorescence is a dense group of small spikes, which each contain small flowers. They are in bloom all summer into fall.  Rhynchospora latifolia has overall larger dimensions.

Internet source: www.floridagrasses.org

See also: Landscape Plants for South Florida entry for additional information.

Contributed by:  Michael Derer