06 October 2010

RHYNCHOSPORA LATIFOLIA

From the Cyperaceae Family, this beautiful sedge with white flowers has many common names White Star Grass, Star Rush, White Bracted Sedge and White Topped Sedge.

The synonyms include Dichromena latifolia, R. colorata and D. colorata. This plant makes a good marginal plant and performs well at sites where there is abundant water or with a high ground water table.