Carex microptera
Oval Headed Sedge, Ovalhead Sedge
Other regional names: Small Winged Sedge +1 more
- Small Winged Sedge
- Smallwing Sedge
Also known as: Carex festivella Mack. +7 more
- Carex festivella Mack.
- Carex limnophila F.J.Herm.
- Carex macloviana subsp. festivella (Mack.) Á.Löve & D.Löve
- Carex macloviana var. microptera (Mack.) B.Boivin
- Carex microptera var. crassinerva F.J.Hermann
- Carex microptera var. crassinervia F.J.Herm.
- Carex microptera var. limnophila (F.J.Herm.) Dorn
- Carex microptera var. microptera
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex microptera (commonly known as Oval-Headed Sedge or Ovalhead Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Carex, which contains over 2300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Manitoba, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northwest Territories, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Yukon
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)
Japan