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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Carex annectens

Carex annectens (E.P. Bicknell) E.P. Bicknell

Yellowfruit Sedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s): Carex annectens var. annectens, Carex annectens var. xanthocarpa, Carex brachyglossa, Carex setacea var. ambigua

USDA Symbol: CAAN6

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Fruit Type: Achene

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: PE

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium , High
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: TWC Staff

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