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Carex magellanica
Carex magellanica Lam.
Boreal Bog Sedge, Tall Bog-sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAMA12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Achene
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 , CO , CT , ID , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , NH , NJ , NV , NY , OH , PA , UT , VT , WA , WI , WYCanada: NB , NS , PE
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex magellanica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex magellanica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex magellanica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-07-03Research By: TWC Staff