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Carex gracillima

Graceful Sedge, Purple Sheathed Graceful Sedge
Also known as: Carex gracillima f. humilis L.H.Bailey +4 more
  • Carex gracillima f. humilis L.H.Bailey
  • Carex gracillima var. gracillima
  • Carex gracillima var. humilis (L.H.Bailey) L.H.Bailey
  • Carex gracillima var. macerrima Fernald & Wiegand
  • Loxanisa gracillima (Schwein.) Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in North America, Carex gracillima (commonly known as Graceful Sedge or Purple-Sheathed Graceful Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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