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Carex formosa
Carex formosa Dewey
Handsome Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAFO4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: 12-16 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CT , IA , IL , MA , MI , MN , ND , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VTCanada: ON , QC
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carex formosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carex formosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carex formosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-03-16Research By: Joseph A. Marcus