Distribution: Alaska south in the mountains and the coast ranges of Oregon to northwest California
Habitat: Wet, open or shaded areas from the lowlands to near timberline
Flowers: May - August
Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex mertensii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Carex mertensii checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Carex mertensii atlas page.
CalPhotos: Carex mertensii photos.
USDA Plants: Carex mertensii information.