Carex pityophila
Loving Sedge
Also known as: Carex pitophila Mack.
- Carex pitophila Mack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex pityophila (commonly known as Loving Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Carex, which contains over 2300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
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, New Mexico, Utah