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Cyperaceae
Carex

not marked as a favorite taxon Carex hormathodes Fernald. Common name: Marsh Straw Sedge. Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: Freshwater and slightly brackish tidal marshes, interdune ponds. Distribution: NL (Newfoundland) south to ne. NC, along the coast.

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Section: [26q] Section 12 Ovales.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Can, F, FNA23, K4, NE, NS, NY, POWO, Tat, Mackenzie (1931-1935); = Carex straminea Willd. ex Schkuhr var. invisa W.Boott — C, G; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Carex hormathodes Fernald 1906 "Urbasionym:" Carex straminea Willd. ex Schkuhr var. aperta Boott 1862

Links to other floras: = Carex hormathodes - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL
  • Northcentral & Northeast: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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