Carex chalciolepis
Holm Sedge
Also known as: Carex atrata var. chalciolepis (Holm) Kük. +3 more
- Carex atrata var. chalciolepis (Holm) Kük.
- Carex atrata var. larimerana (Kelso) Kelso
- Carex chalciolepis var. larimerana Kelso
- Carex heteroneura var. chalciolepis (Holm) F.J.Herm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex chalciolepis (commonly known as Holm sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Carex is notably large, comprising more than 2300 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah