Page author: David Giblin
Carex mertensii
Mertens' sedge
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Alberta and western Montana.
Habitat: Wet, open or shaded areas from the lowlands to near timberline
Flowers: May-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Carex mertensii J.D. Prescott ex Bong.
Publication: Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans. 2: 168. 1832.
Publication: Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans. 2: 168. 1832.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Carex columbiana Dewey
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex mertensii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex mertensii checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex mertensii information
E-Flora BC: Carex mertensii atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex mertensii photos
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