Carex formosa
Awnless Graceful Sedge, Handsome Sedge
Also known as: Edritria formosa (Dewey) Raf.
- Edritria formosa (Dewey) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex formosa (commonly known as Awnless Graceful Sedge or Handsome Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Carex genus, encompassing over 2300 species globally.
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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin