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Carex purpurifera

Purple Sedge
Also known as: Carex laxiflora var. purpurifera (Mack.) Gleason
  • Carex laxiflora var. purpurifera (Mack.) Gleason
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Naturally occurring in North America, Carex purpurifera (commonly known as Purple Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. 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)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

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