Carex nova
Black Sedge, New Sedge
Also known as: Carex elbertana Kelso +3 more
- Carex elbertana Kelso
- Carex elbertiana Kelso
- Carex nova var. erxlebenii Kelso
- Carex violacea C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in North America, Carex nova (commonly known as Black Sedge or New Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.
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, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming