Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Alberta, Montana, and Colorado.
Habitat: Subalpine and alpine talus, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex phaeocephala in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex phaeocephala checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex phaeocephala information
E-Flora BC: Carex phaeocephala atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex phaeocephala photos