Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to Idaho and Nevada.
Habitat: Dry to mesic meadows, open forest, and rocky slopes, often in partial shade.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex pachycarpa in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex pachycarpa checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex pachycarpa information
E-Flora BC: Carex pachycarpa atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex pachycarpa photos