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 Rhynchospora latifolia (Baldw. ex Elliott)

Synonyms	:	Dichromena latifolia Baldwin ex Elliott i
Family	:	Cyperaceae
	:	Sandswamp whitetop
Flowering and fruiting period	:	throughout the summer
Distribution	:	coastal plains from NC south to FL and we
Habitat	:	marshes, a rain garden, bogs or pond edges.
Uses	:	Not KNown
Key Botanical Characters: 7-10 conspicuous white leaves (bracts) at the top of this 1-3 ft. grass-like plant enable it to be seen from considerable distances. The bracts surround the terminal, inconspicuous flowers.