Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.
Habitat: Damp meadows and other wet places, from middle to high elevations in the mountains.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex spectabilis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Carex spectabilis checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Carex spectabilis information.
E-Flora BC: Carex spectabilis atlas page.
CalPhotos: Carex spectabilis photos.
USDA Plants: Carex spectabilis information.