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Cyperaceae
Carex

Carex polymorpha Muhlenberg. Common name: Variable Sedge. Phenology: May-Jun. Habitat: Dry, acidic ridgetop forests. Distribution: ME south to MD, VA, and WV.

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Section: [26aa] Section 18 Paniceae.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: Standley, Dudley, & Bruederle (1991) studied genetic variability in this species.

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA23, G, K4, NE, NS, NY, Pa, POWO, Tat, Va, W, Mackenzie (1931-1935). Basionym: Carex polymorpha Muhl. 1817

Links to other floras: = Carex polymorpha - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily ⓘ: 5

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