Carex nelsonii
Nelson Sedge, Nelson's Sedge
Also known as: Carex estesiana Kelso
- Carex estesiana Kelso
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex nelsonii (commonly known as Nelson sedge or Nelson's sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Carex genus, encompassing over 2300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming