Carex cumberlandensis Naczi, Kral, & Bryson. Section: [26dd] Section 21 Careyanae. Cumberland Sedge. Phen: May-Jul; Jun-Aug. Hab: Rich, mesic to dry, deciduous or mixed forests, especially over calcareous substrates. Dist: Sw. PA, s. OH, s. IL south to c. NC, c. SC, c. GA, sc. AL, e. MS, and w. TN; disjunct in nw. AR.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA23, K4, Tn, Va; < Carex abscondita Mack. – Ar, C, G, K1, K3, Pa, RAB, S, W, Mackenzie (1931-1935); < Carex abscondita Mack. var. abscondita – F
Links to other floras: = Carex cumberlandensis - FNA23
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Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily ⓘ: 2
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