Page author: David Giblin
Carex illota
small-head sedge
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Alberta, Montana, and Colorado.
Habitat: Montane to alpine wet meadows, peatlands, marshes, shores, and springs.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Carex illota L.H. Bailey
Publication: Mem. Torrey Bot. Club. 1: 15. 1889.
Publication: Mem. Torrey Bot. Club. 1: 15. 1889.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex illota in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex illota checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex illota information
E-Flora BC: Carex illota atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex illota photos
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