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Carextexensis (Torrey ex L.H. Bailey) L.H. Bailey. Section:[26d] Section 4.0 Phaestoglochin. Texas Sedge. Phen: Apr-Jun. Hab: Lawns, pastures, roadsides, usually weedy, especially in rocky or sandy soils. Dist: NY, OH, and KS south to FL and TX.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: See Downer & Hyatt (2003).
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, ETx1, F, FNA23, GrPl, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo1, NcTx, NY, Pa, S, Tn, Va, Mackenzie (1931-1935); = Carexretroflexa Muhl. ex Willd. var. texensis (Torr. ex L.H.Bailey) Fernald – C, G; = n/a – Tat; < Carexretroflexa Muhl. ex Willd. – RAB, Tx
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Height:6-12 in.
plant sale text:Texas sedge has fine-textured linear leaves and can be semi-evergreen in the southern part of its range. In late spring it develops small greenish flowers that rise a bit higher than the foliage and turn tan as they ripen. Texas sedge spreads by rhizomes and can be used between stepping stones or as a lawn alternative in low traffic shady areas and can be mowed occasionally on a high setting. The genus Carex supports up to 36 lepidoptera species.
