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Carex appalachica J.M. Webber & P.W. Ball. Section: [26d] Section 4.0 Phaestoglochin. Common name: Appalachian Sedge. Phenology: May-Jun. Habitat: Dry to mesic forests, rock outcrops. Distribution: ME and ON south to w. SC, n. GA, and e. TN. First reported for SC by Hill & Horn (1997) and Gaddy (2014).

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Can, FNA23, K4, NE, NS, NY, Pa, POWO, Tn, Va; = Carex radiata (Wahlenb.) Small — F, S, Tat, Mackenzie (1931-1935), misapplied; < Carex rosea Schkuhr ex Willd. — G, RAB, W. Basionym: Carex appalachica J.M.Webber & P.W.Ball 1979

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: FAC (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: FAC (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FAC (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily ⓘ: 4

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Height: 6-12 inches

plant sale text: This lovely sedge is native to the dry woods of eastern North America. Appalachian sedge can be used as ground cover in those dry shady areas of your yard. It is a true clump grower and would make a great low-maintenance lawn as long as planted in dry to average soil. This is a soft, finely textures grass that can also be used as a border or mixed with other woodland type plants.

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