Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum - Burke Herbarium Image Collection

Vascular Plants, Macrofungi, & Lichenized Fungi of Washington

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Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum

firethread sedge

Specimens

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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in eastern Washington; eastern Washington east to Idaho and Montana.

Habitat: Montane and subalpine wet meadows, marshes, shores, stream banks, and peatlands.

Flowers: June-August

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:

Carex scopulorum T. Holm var. prionophyllum (Holm) L.A. Standl.
Publication: Syst. Bot. Monogr. 7: 86. 1985. 1985.

Synonyms & Misapplications:

Carex scopulorum T. Holm var. prionophylla (Holm) L.A. Standl., orthographic variant [FNA23, SPNW]

Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum information.

E-Flora BC: Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum atlas page.

CalPhotos: Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum photos.

USDA Plants: Carex scopulorum var. prionophyllum information.

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