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Carex annectens
Carex annectens (E.P. Bicknell) E.P. Bicknell
Yellowfruit Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s): Carex annectens var. annectens, Carex annectens var. xanthocarpa, Carex brachyglossa, Carex setacea var. ambigua
USDA Symbol: caan6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Fruit Type: Achene
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time refers to fruiting period for Carex spp.
Distribution
USA: AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: PE
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium , HighLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex annectens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex annectens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex annectens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-12-23Research By: TWC Staff