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Carex glaucescens (Southern waxy sedge)
Dunatchik, David

Carex glaucescens Ell.

Southern waxy sedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

USDA Symbol: CAGL5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , TX , VA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-MLE-31 Collected 2010-09-04 in Hardin County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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