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Carex klamathensis
Carex klamathensis B.L. Wilson & Janeway
Klamath Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAKL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom color refers to spikelets. Bloom time refers to fruiting period.
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Moist to wet serpentine soils.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, BerkeleyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex klamathensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex klamathensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex klamathensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR