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Carex macrochaeta
long-awn sedge
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to Oregon.
Habitat: Wet cliffs and openings, near beaches, stream banks, scree, and heaths.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Threatened in Washington (WANHP)
Pollination: Wind
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Carex macrochaeta C.A. Mey.
Publication: Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans. 1: 224. 1831.
Publication: Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans. 1: 224. 1831.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex macrochaeta in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Carex macrochaeta checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Carex macrochaeta information.
E-Flora BC: Carex macrochaeta atlas page.
CalPhotos: Carex macrochaeta photos.
USDA Plants: Carex macrochaeta information.
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