Page author: David Giblin
Carex saxatilis
limestone sedge, russet sedge
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to Washington, east across the northern U.S. and Canada to northeastern North America; circumboreal.
Habitat: Peatlands, shores, streams, and wet meadows, sometimes in shallow water.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Carex saxatilis L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 976. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 976. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Carex ambusta Boott
Carex compacta R. Br. ex Dewey
Carex miliaris Michx.
Carex physocarpa J. Presl & C. Presl
Carex ×physocarpoides Lepage [KZ99]
Carex rhomalea (Fernald) Mack.
Carex saxatilis L. ssp. laxa (Trautv.) Kalela
Carex compacta R. Br. ex Dewey
Carex miliaris Michx.
Carex physocarpa J. Presl & C. Presl
Carex ×physocarpoides Lepage [KZ99]
Carex rhomalea (Fernald) Mack.
Carex saxatilis L. ssp. laxa (Trautv.) Kalela
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex saxatilis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Carex saxatilis checklist entry
OregonFlora: Carex saxatilis information
E-Flora BC: Carex saxatilis atlas page
CalPhotos: Carex saxatilis photos
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