''Rhynchospora caduca'', commonly called anglestem beaksedge,
[ is a species of ]flowering plant
Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (). The term angiosperm is derived from the Ancient Greek, Greek words (; 'container, vessel') and (; 'seed'), meaning that the seeds are enclosed with ...
in the sedge family (Cyperaceae
The Cyperaceae () are a family of graminoid (grass-like), monocotyledonous flowering plants known as wikt:sedge, sedges. The family (biology), family is large; botanists have species description, described some 5,500 known species in about 90 ...
). It is native to North America, where it is found in the southeastern United States.[ Its typical natural habitat is in low, wet areas, such as in marshes, seeps, tidal swamps, pine savannas, and flatwoods.][
''Rhynchospora caduca'' is a cespitose perennial, usually with short scaly rhizomes. It is tall for a ''Rhynchospora'', growing up to 150 cm high. It produces fruits in summer through fall.][ It is closely related to '' Rhynchospora mixta'' and '' Rhynchospora odorata'', and local introgressant populations have been noted.][
]
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q15552783
caduca
Flora of Northern America