Carex_folliculata

<i>Carex folliculata</i>

Carex folliculata

Species of plant

Carex folliculata, the northern long sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae.[2] It is native to eastern Canada (and Saint Pierre and Miquelon), and the eastern United States (but in the southeast it is confined to the Appalachians).[2][3] A clumping perennial reaching 150 cm (5 ft) but usually shorter, it has broad, yellowish-green leaves.[3] An obligate wetland species, it is found in a wide variety of wet habitats from sea level up to 1,800 m (5,900 ft), and can handle acidic, neutral, and basic conditions.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    Lansdown, R.V. (2016). "Northern long sedge Carex folliculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T64271157A67728779. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64271157A67728779.en. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Carex folliculata L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. [3]
    Reznicek, A. A. (5 November 2020). "Carex folliculata Linnaeus Sp. Pl. 2: 978. 1753. Common names: Carex folliculé". Flora of North America. Flora of North America Association. Retrieved 24 August 2023.


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