Carex merritt-fernaldii
Fernald's Oval Sedge, Fernald's Sedge
Other regional names: Merritt Fernald's Sedge
- Merritt Fernald's Sedge
Also known as: Carex brevior var. pseudofestucacea Farw.
- Carex brevior var. pseudofestucacea Farw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex merritt-fernaldii (commonly known as Fernald's oval sedge or Fernald's Sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin