Page author: David Giblin
Carex tenera
quill sedge, slender sedge
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to northeastern Washington, east to the Rocky Mountains, northern Great Plains, and eastern North America.
Habitat: Riparian zones, wet meadows, marshy shores, damp thickets, and swamps.
Flowers: May-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Sensitive in Washington (WANHP)
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Carex tenera Dewey
Publication: Amer. J. Sci. Arts. 8: 97. 1824. 1824.
Publication: Amer. J. Sci. Arts. 8: 97. 1824. 1824.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Carex tenera Dewey var. tenera [FNA23, SPNW]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex tenera in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Carex tenera checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Carex tenera information.
E-Flora BC: Carex tenera atlas page.
CalPhotos: Carex tenera photos.
USDA Plants: Carex tenera information.
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