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Smith, R.W.

Carex formosa

Carex formosa Dewey

Handsome Sedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CAFO4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: 12-16 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CT , IA , IL , MA , MI , MN , ND , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VT
Canada: ON , QC

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:					FAC	FAC		FAC	FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-03-16
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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