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Carex crinita
Carex crinita Lam.
Fringed Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CACR6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Robust with long, nodding spikes and strap-like leaves. Striking in appearance. (Ontario Native Plants 2002)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous. Bloom time refers to fruiting period.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: Riparian
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:North American Native Plant Society - Etobicoke, ON
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex crinita in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex crinita in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex crinita
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-27Research By: TWC Staff