Carex polymorpha Muhlenberg. Section: [26aa] Section 18 Paniceae. Common name: Variable Sedge. Phenology: May-Jun. Habitat: Dry, acidic ridgetop forests. Distribution: ME south to MD, VA, and WV.
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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