Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California, east to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Shores, swales, marshes, springs, and wet meadows;
Flowers: May-June
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex hystericina in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex hystericina checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex hystericina information
E-Flora BC: Carex hystericina atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex hystericina photos