Rhynchospora rugosa, known by the common name of claybank beaksedge, is a member of the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb, native to Central and South America.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Claybank Beak Sedge being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhynchospora brownii
- Rhynchospora caduca
- Rhynchospora marliniana
- Rhynchospora modesti-lucennoi
- Rhynchospora elliottii
- Rhynchospora microcarpa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Rhynchospora
- Species
- Rhynchospora rugosa
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