Carex sparganioides
Bur Reed Sedge, Burr Reed Sedge
Other regional names: Burreed Sedge +1 more
- Burreed Sedge
- Loose Headed Bracted Sedge
Also known as: Carex sparganioides var. lutea Farw. +2 more
- Carex sparganioides var. lutea Farw.
- Carex sparganioides var. ramea Dewey
- Carex sparganioides var. sparganioides
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex sparganioides (commonly known as Bur-reed Sedge or Burr Reed Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Carex genus, encompassing over 2300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin