Page author: David Giblin
Carex praticola
northern meadow sedge
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the northern Great Plains, then scattered further east to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Seasonally damp to mesic meadows, open forest, riparian areas, springs, and disturbed ground at low to middle elevations.
Flowers: May-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Carex praticola Rydb.
Publication: Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 84. 1900.
Publication: Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 84. 1900.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Carex piperi Mack. ex Piper & Beattie [KZ99]
Carex platylepis Mack.
Carex pratensis Drejer
Carex platylepis Mack.
Carex pratensis Drejer
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex praticola in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex praticola checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex praticola information
E-Flora BC: Carex praticola atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex praticola photos
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