Carex geophila
White Mountain Sedge
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex geophila (commonly known as White Mountain sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas