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Carex emoryi (Emory sedge)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Carex emoryi Dewey

Emory Sedge, Emory's sedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

USDA Symbol: caem2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AR , CO , CT , DC , DE , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MD , MI , MN , MO , ND , NE , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , SD , TX , VA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: ON
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(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:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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