Page author: David Giblin
Carex deflexa
mountain mat sedge
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, east across Canada to the Great Lakes region and northeastern North America.
Habitat: Montane to alpine open forest and meadows.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Carex deflexa Hornem.
Publication: Fors. Oecon. Plantel. ed. 3. 1: 938. 1821.
Publication: Fors. Oecon. Plantel. ed. 3. 1: 938. 1821.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
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var. boottii – northern sedge
Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex deflexa in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Carex deflexa checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Carex deflexa information.
E-Flora BC: Carex deflexa atlas page.
CalPhotos: Carex deflexa photos.
USDA Plants: Carex deflexa information.
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