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Carex pseudocyperus
Carex pseudocyperus L.
Cypress-like Sedge, Cypresslike Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAPS
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A slender but stout, grass-like plant with long, rough-margined leaves and a cluster of brown seed capsules clinging high on the stem. The 2-3 ft. stems grow in clumps.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Spike
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time refers to fruiting period for Carex spp.
Distribution
USA: CT , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VT , WICanada: MB , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Distribution: Nf. to Sask., s. to ME, CT, n. PA, MI, WI & MN
Native Habitat: Shallow water; swamps; bogs
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Aquatic: yes
Soil Description: Wet soil to standing water.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Not AvailableSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:North American Native Plant Society - Etobicoke, ON
Research Literature
Reslit 631 - Responses of two frequently-burned wet pine savannas to an extended period without fire (2007) S. E. Hinman and J. S. BrewerThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex pseudocyperus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex pseudocyperus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex pseudocyperus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff