Carex atlantica subsp. atlantica
Atlantic Sedge, Atlantic Star Sedge
Other regional names: Eastern Sedge +1 more
- Eastern Sedge
- Prickly Bog Sedge
Also known as: Carex atlantica var. incomperta (E.P.Bicknell) F.J.Herm. +3 more
- Carex atlantica var. incomperta (E.P.Bicknell) F.J.Herm.
- Carex echinata var. conferta (Chapm.) L.H.Bailey
- Carex incomperta E.P.Bicknell
- Carex stellulata var. conferta Chapm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in North America, Carex atlantica subsp. atlantica (commonly known as Atlantic sedge or Atlantic star sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Carex atlantica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
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