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Smith, R.W.

Carex davisii

Carex davisii Schwein. & Torr.

Davis' Sedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CADA

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Grass/Grass-like
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 3 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous. Bloom time refers to fruiting period.

Distribution

USA: AR , CT , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , ND , NE , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , TN , TX , VT , WI , WV
Canada: ON

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium , High
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-27
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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