Rhynchospora harveyi
harvey's beakrush, harvey's beaksedge
Family
Cyperaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Type
simple
Growth Form
graminoid
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Flower Month
March - September
Height (meters)
0.2 - 0.8
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Growing Season
Warm season
Wetland Class
FAC
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Natural History
A very abundant species in low places in open woods and prairies of Louisiana and southeast Texas. It is found throughout the Southeastern United States from Virginia south to Texas.
Habitat
Moist sand, clay soils.