Page author: David Giblin
Carex illota
small-head sedge
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Alberta, Montana, and Colorado.

Habitat: Montane to alpine wet meadows, peatlands, marshes, shores, and springs.

Flowers: June-August

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Carex illota L.H. Bailey
Publication: Mem. Torrey Bot. Club. 1: 15. 1889.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex illota in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Carex illota checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Carex illota information.

E-Flora BC: Carex illota atlas page.

CalPhotos: Carex illota photos.

USDA Plants: Carex illota information.

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