Carex arctiformis
Polar Sedge
Also known as: Carex arctaeformis Mack., 1931 +5 more
- Carex arctaeformis Mack., 1931
- Carex canescens subsp. arctiformis (Mack.) Calder & Roy L.Taylor
- Carex cinerea var. robustior (Kük.) B.Boivin
- Carex curta var. robustior (Kük.) B.Boivin
- Carex curtia var. robustior (Kük.) B.Boivin
- Carex heleonastes var. robustior Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex arctiformis (commonly known as Polar Sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, British Columbia