White Beaksedge

Description

Rhynchospora alba, the white beak-sedge, is a plant in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is a tufted herbaceous perennial plant found in fairly acidic wetlands which have few plant nutrients. In North America, it is widely distributed throughout the eastern United States, along the west coast, and across Canada. It is also found widely in Europe, including the British Isles.