Beaksedge

This is one of the larger species of beaksedges in Florida.

Beaksedge species are difficult to identify in the field; 10x or higher magnification is needed to examine the fruits.

Several similar species may occur throughout the southeastern United States. Narrowfruit horned beaksedge is very similar and occurs in similar habitats, but is less common. Broadfruit horned beaksedge is also similar but is restricted to the lower coastal plain areas of Mississippi.