Carex crus-corvi
Crow Spur Sedge, Crowfoot Fox Sedge
Other regional names: Raven's Foot Sedge +1 more
- Raven's Foot Sedge
- Ravenfoot Sedge
Also known as: Carex bayardii Fernald +5 more
- Carex bayardii Fernald
- Carex crus-corvi f. orthoclados Kunze
- Carex crus-corvi var. virginiana Fernald
- Carex hystrix A.Gray ex Boott
- Carex ornithorhyncha Boott
- Carex siciformis Boott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex crus-corvi (commonly known as Crow-Spur Sedge or Crowfoot Fox 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)
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, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West 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)
Belgium