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Cyperaceae
Carex

Carex cherokeensis Schweinitz. Common name: Cherokee Sedge, Wolftail Sedge. Phenology: Apr-Jun (-Jul). Habitat: Predominantly in moist, rich, calcareous or subcalcareous forests, though introduced populations are not restricted to such settings. Distribution: Se. NC, nw. SC, sw. NC, nc. TN, se. MO, and OK, south to n. peninsular FL, Panhandle FL, and west to e. TX and se. OK; disjunct in the Mountains of VA, where perhaps introduced (Belden et al. 2004).

Glossary (beta)

Section: [26ff] Section 23a Hymenochlaenae.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, ETx1, FNA23, G, GW1, Il, K4, Mo1, NcTx, NS, POWO, RAB, S, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, Mackenzie (1931-1935); = n/a — C. Basionym: Carex cherokeensis Schwein. 1824

Links to other floras: = Carex cherokeensis - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
  • Great Plains: FACW
  • Midwest: FACW
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 5

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Horticultural Information

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Height: 12-18 in.

plant sale text: Cherokee sedge is another plant which should be considered as a substitute to a traditional lawn. It prefers some shade during the day as opposed to sun all day. It likes moist conditions but can tolerate average soils. This is a nice plant for meadow gardens or natural areas as it tends to have a clumping nature.

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native range: southeastern United States



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