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Carex capillaris L.

Hairlike sedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

USDA Symbol: CACA12

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf: Green
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time refers to fruiting period for Carex spp.

Distribution

USA: AK , CO , ID , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NH , NM , NV , NY , OR , SD , UT , VT , WA , WI , WY
Canada: NB , NS
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Carex capillaris in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Carex capillaris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex capillaris

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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