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Carex folliculata

Follicle Sedge, Long Sedge
Other regional names: Northern Long Sedge
  • Northern Long Sedge
Also known as: Carex folliculacea Crantz +4 more
  • Carex folliculacea Crantz
  • Carex folliculata var. bispicata Peck
  • Carex folliculata var. folliculata
  • Carex folliculata var. xanthophysa (Wahlenb.) Muhl.
  • Carex xanthophysa Wahlenb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Carex folliculata (commonly known as Follicle Sedge or Long Sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with 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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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