Carex californica
California Sedge
Also known as: Carex polymorpha var. californica (L.H.Bailey) Kük.
- Carex polymorpha var. californica (L.H.Bailey) 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 californica (commonly known as California sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Carex, which contains over 2300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington