Carex saximontana
Rocky Mountain Sedge
Also known as: Carex backii var. saximontana (Mack.) B.Boivin +2 more
- Carex backii var. saximontana (Mack.) B.Boivin
- Carex backii var. subrostrata (Bates) Dorn
- Carex durifolia var. subrostrata Bates
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex saximontana (commonly known as Rocky Mountain sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in North America. 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)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ontario, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wyoming