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sandy field hairsedge

Scientific Name: Bulbostylis stenophylla

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Sandy Field Hairsedge

Sandy Field Hairsedge, scientifically known as Bulbostylis stenophylla, is a member of the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family. It is also commonly referred to as hairsedges.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bulbostylis stenophylla (Elliott) C.B. Clarke
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: The text also refers to it as Bulbostylis stenophylla (Ell.) C.B. Clarke.

Distribution and Habitat

Based on the provided text, Sandy Field Hairsedge is found in various locations, including:

  • Alabama
  • Florida, specifically in pine rockland in Ludlam Pineland Preserve, Miami-Dade County.
  • Texas, specifically in Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary, Hardin Co., Silsbee.
  • Sandy places, often near the sea, dunes, fields, and savannahs.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Sandy Field Hairsedge is classified as a graminoid.
  • It is an annual plant.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It is mentioned growing with other herbs such as threeawns (Aristida spp.).

Additional Information

  • This plant is documented as part of the MatBio Initiative at the Whitney Laboratory of Marine Bioscience.

Further Information

  • Specimens have been observed in the vicinity of Sandy Run Neck: Wilbur 53633 (DUKE!).