Carex ormostachya Wiegand. Section: [26bb] Section 19 Laxiflorae. Common name: Necklace Spike Sedge. Habitat: Northern hardwood forests. Distribution: S. Canada south to ME, MA, PA, w. VA (Augusta County), e. WV, n. OH, MI, and WI.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Can, F, FNA23, K4, Mi, NE, NS, NY, Pa, POWO, Va, Kral, Manhart, & Bryson (1987), Mackenzie (1931-1935); = Carex laxiflora Lam. var. ormostachya (Wiegand) Gleason — G; = n/a — RAB; < Carex gracilescens Steud. — C. Basionym: Carex ormostachya Wiegand 1922
Links to other floras: = Carex ormostachya - FNA23
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