Page author: David Giblin
Carex hystericina
porcupine sedge
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California, east to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Shores, swales, marshes, springs, and wet meadows;
Flowers: May-June
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Carex hystericina Muhl. ex Willd.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 4(1): 282. 1805.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 4(1): 282. 1805.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Carex hystricina misspelled [HC]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex hystericina in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Carex hystericina checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Carex hystericina information.
E-Flora BC: Carex hystericina atlas page.
CalPhotos: Carex hystericina photos.
USDA Plants: Carex hystericina information.
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