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Cyperaceae
Carex

Carex elliottii Schweinitz & Torrey. Common name: Elliott’s Sedge. Phenology: May-Jun. Habitat: Bogs. Distribution: E. NC south to c. pen. FL and west to s. AL.

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Section: [26qq] Section 30 Vesicariae.

ID notes: Carex elliottii can be distinguished by its cespitose habitat (rhizomes lacking or short) compared to C. louisianica and C. bullata which are long rhizomatous.

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA23, GW1, K4, NS, POWO, RAB, S, WH3, Mackenzie (1931-1935). Basionym: Carex elliottii Schwein. & Torr. 1825 "Urbasionym:" Carex castanea Wahlenb. 1803

Links to other floras: = Carex elliottii - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 8

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