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Carex conoidea

Field Sedge, Cone Shaped Sedge
Other regional names: Open Field Sedge +2 more
  • Open Field Sedge
  • Openfield Sedge
  • Prairie Gray Sedge
Also known as: Carex conoidea f. conoidea +5 more
  • Carex conoidea f. conoidea
  • Carex conoidea f. katahdinensis (Fernald) B.Boivin
  • Carex granularioides Schwein.
  • Carex granularoides Schwein.
  • Carex illinoensis Dewey
  • Carex katahdinensis Fernald
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in North America, Carex conoidea (commonly known as Field Sedge or Cone Shaped Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. 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)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico

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