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Carex utriculata
Carex utriculata Boott
Northwest Territory Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s): Carex inflata var. utriculata, Carex rhynchophysa, Carex rostrata var. utriculata
USDA Symbol: CAUT
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (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
Leaf: Pale to mid-green
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: AK , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , IA , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT
Native Habitat: Riparian,Swamp/Marsh,Bog/Fen,Fresh Water Aquatic
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Benefit
Use Other: Indigenous people cultivated rhizomes for use in basketry.Interesting Foliage: yes
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National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | 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:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 1218 - Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources (2006) Anderson, M. KatSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex utriculata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex utriculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex utriculata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-10-19Research By: TWC Staff