Rhynchospora latifolia (Baldwin) Thomas

Distribution: Southern U.S.

Synonym: Dichromena latifolia Baldwin

Habitat: Low moist areas, marshes

Florida status: Native, abundant

Recognition: Bracts white. Rhynchospora colorata is similar but usually has 6 or fewer bracts vs. 6 or more bracts, these > 5 mm wide in R. latifolia (vs. narrower in R. colorata).