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Carex echinata
Carex echinata Murray
Star Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAEC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), HI (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Size Class: 0-1 ft. , 1-3 ft.
Distribution
USA: AK , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , HI , IA , ID , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: Riparian,Swamp/Marsh,Bog/Fen,Fresh Water Aquatic
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex echinata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex echinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex echinata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff