P h o t o b y U n i v e r s i t y o f T e n n e s s e e H e r b a r i u m ( T E N N )
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Habitat:
Marshes, swamps, upland depression ponds, other wetlands (Weakley 1998).. in KY, mud at edge of sinkhole pond.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early July to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
The achene of this beak-rush has a long cap (tubercle) at the summit that is 16-22mm. It usually has 6 bristles that are about equal (there are 5 unequal ones in R.corniculata). It is found in swamps.
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture/hydrologic conditions at the site. Changes could result from overstory removal, stream/wetland alteration or vegetation removal that would result in increased erosion.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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