*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
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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