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Carex retrorsa
Carex retrorsa Schwein.
Knotsheath Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CARE4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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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: CO , CT , IA , ID , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NH , NJ , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , UT , VT , WA , WI , WYCanada: MB , NB , NS , NT , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: Woodland,Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist , Wet
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National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | FACW | 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
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex retrorsa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex retrorsa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex retrorsa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff