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Carex plantaginea Lamarck. Section: [26dd] Section 21 Careyanae. Plantainleaf Sedge, Seersucker Sedge. Phen: Mar-May. Hab: Rich cove forests, mostly over mafic or calcareous rocks, montane alluvial forests. Dist: NB west to MN, south to MD, NJ, VA, NC, ne. GA (Jones & Coile 1988), e. TN, c. TN, KY, and s. IN.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy : = C, F, FNA23, G, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, Tn, Va, W, Mackenzie (1931-1935)

Links to other floras: = Carex plantaginea - FNA23

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Height: 1-2 ft.

plant sale text: Seersucker sedge has broad, pleated leaves that somewhat resemble plantain. Its catkin-like dark flowers with pale anthers are of botanical interest. However, its main ornamental appeal lies in its handsome seersucker-textured leaves that are attractive throughout the year. Though not often offered for sale, this Southeastern native sedge is particularly garden-worthy. It thrives in wet areas, such as at the edge of a pond, as well as in average garden soil. It can also be used as a groundcover. The Carex genus supports up to 36 species of lepidoptera.

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native range: eastern & central North America