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    Long-beaked Beaksedge (Rhynchospora scirpoides)

    Source: Wikipedia

    Rhynchospora scirpoides
    Scientific classification Edit this classification
    Kingdom: Plantae
    Clade: Tracheophytes
    Clade: Angiosperms
    Clade: Monocots
    Clade: Commelinids
    Order: Poales
    Family: Cyperaceae
    Genus: Rhynchospora
    Species:
    R. scirpoides
    Binomial name
    Rhynchospora scirpoides
    (Torr.) A.Gray
    Synonyms

    Psilocarya scirpoides

    Rhynchospora scirpoides, also referred to as Psilocarya scirpoides;[1] common names long-beaked beaksedge and long-beaked bald rush; is a plant in the Rhynchospora genus found in North America.

    Conservation status

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    It is listed as endangered in Connecticut[2] and Rhode Island.[1] It is listed as threatened Indiana, Maryland and Michigan. It is listed as special concern in Massachusetts and as rare in New York (state).[1]

    References

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    1. ^ a b c "Plants Profile for Rhynchospora scirpoides (longbeak beaksedge )". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
    2. ^ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved 1 February 2018. (Note: This list is newer than the one used by plants.usda.gov and is more up-to-date.)