Carex × knieskernii
Knieskern's Sedge
Also known as: Carex castanea var. knieskernii (Dewey) Mack.
- Carex castanea var. knieskernii (Dewey) Mack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in North America, Carex × knieskernii (commonly known as Knieskern's sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this hybrid typically occurs in temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
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)
Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, Newfoundland, Ontario, Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin
Parent Species