Carex texensis (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); = 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

Show in key(s)

Show parent genus

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