Rhynchospora sp.
Beaked-rush, Beaked-Rush
Family: Cyperaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Rhynchospora sp. (Beaked-rush) is a native California perennial in the Cyperaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Fimbristylis: Rhynchospora seeds have prominent beaks on top, Fimbristylis seeds lack beaks.; vs Bulbostylis: Rhynchospora has multiple flower clusters along stem, Bulbostylis has single terminal cluster.; vs Bolboschoenus: Rhynchospora is delicate with stems under 2mm, Bolboschoenus is robust with thick three-angled stems.; vs Scirpus: Rhynchospora has few flowers per spikelet and beaked seeds, Scirpus has many flowers and unbeaked seeds.; vs Calliscirpus: Rhynchospora has small separate clusters, Calliscirpus has one tight congested ball.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rhynchospora sp. native to California?
Yes. Rhynchospora sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Rhynchospora sp. belong to?
Rhynchospora sp. is in the Cyperaceae family, genus Rhynchospora.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Rhynchospora alba — White beaked-rush
- Rhynchospora californica — California beaked-rush
- Rhynchospora capitellata — Brownish beaked-rush
- Rhynchospora globularis — Globe beaksedge
- Schoenoplectiella saximontana — Rocky Mountain bulrush
- Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis — Common tule
- Schoenoplectus americanus — Olney's three-square bulrush
- Schoenoplectus californicus — Southern bulrush
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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