Carex leavenworthii
Dwarf Bracted Sedge, Leavenworth's Bracted Sedge
Other regional names: Leavenworth's Sedge
- Leavenworth's Sedge
Also known as: Carex cephalophora var. angustifolia Boott +1 more
- Carex cephalophora var. angustifolia Boott
- Carex cephalophora var. leavenworthii (Dewey) Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex leavenworthii (commonly known as Dwarf Bracted Sedge or Leavenworth's bracted 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., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Delaware, Japan, Wisconsin