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Cyperaceae
Carex

not marked as a favorite taxon *Carex macrocephala Willdenow ex Sprengel. Phenology: Apr-Aug. Habitat: Sandy beaches. Distribution: Native of w. North America and ne. Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: W. North America

Synonymy ⓘ: = Can, FNA23, K4, NS, POWO; = n/a — C. Basionym: Carex macrocephala Willd. ex Spreng. 1826

Links to other floras: = Carex macrocephala - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC

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