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Cyperaceae
Carex

Carex texensis (Torrey ex L.H. Bailey) L.H. Bailey. Common name: Texas Sedge. Phenology: Apr-Jun. Habitat: Lawns, pastures, roadsides, usually weedy, especially in rocky or sandy soils. Distribution: NY, OH, and KS south to FL and TX.

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Section: [26d] Section 4.0 Phaestoglochin.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: See Downer & Hyatt (2003).

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, ETx1, F, FNA23, GrPl, Il, K4, Mi, Mo1, NcTx, NS, NY, Pa, POWO, S, Tn, Va, Downer & Hyatt (2003), Mackenzie (1931-1935); = Carex retroflexa Muhl. ex Willd. var. texensis (Torr. ex L.H.Bailey) Fernald — C, G; = n/a — Tat; < Carex retroflexa Muhl. ex Willd. — RAB, Tx; Carex rosea Schkuhr ex Willdenow var. texensis Torr. ex L.H.Bailey. Basionym: Carex rosea Schkuhr ex Willd. var. texensis Torr. ex L.H.Bailey 1889

Links to other floras: = Carex texensis - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily ⓘ: 8

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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.

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native range: eastern & central US



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