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*Carex sylvatica Hudson. Section: [26ff] Section 23c Hymenochlaenae. Common name: European Woodland Sedge. Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: Pastures, lawns. Distribution: Native of Europe.

Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Can, F, FNA23, G, K4, Mi, NS, NY, POWO, Mackenzie (1931-1935); = n/a — Pa, RAB. Basionym: Carex sylvatica Huds. 1762

Links to other floras: = Carex sylvatica - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

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