Rhynchospora caduca

Rhynchospora caduca, commonly called anglestem beaksedge,^[1] is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is native to North America, where it is found in the southeastern United States.^[2][3] Its typical natural habitat is in low, wet areas, such as in marshes, seeps, tidal swamps, pine savannas, and flatwoods.^[2][4]

Rhynchospora caduca
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Cyperaceae
Genus:	Rhynchospora
Species:	R. caduca
Binomial name
Rhynchospora caduca Elliott

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.^[4] It is closely related to Rhynchospora mixta and Rhynchospora odorata, and local introgressant populations have been noted.^[4]