Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California; scattered in the central U.S. and eastern North America.
Habitat: Marshes and wet meadows from the lowlands to moderate elevations in the mountains
Flowers: May-July
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex comosa in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex comosa checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex comosa information
E-Flora BC: Carex comosa atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex comosa photos