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Carex tuckermanii
Carex tuckermanii Dewey
Tuckerman's Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CATU2
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 Venation: Parallel
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Spike , Terminal
Leaf: Dark green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft. , 3-6 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 , IA , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS , ON , QC
Native Habitat: Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field,Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Soil Moisture: Moist , WetNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex tuckermanii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex tuckermanii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex tuckermanii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff