L48 (N), Can (N), Spm (N)Var
Nodding Sedge
Carex distachya var. distachya
Schwein.
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Taxonomy
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Species
Carex distachya var. distachya
Lifecycle & Ecology
Growth Habit
Graminoid
EdibleNo
US Distribution
Found in 23 states
Present
Not Present
Also Known As
Carex crinita var. simulansCarex crinita var. gynandraCarex tuberosaCarex binaCarex olyssiponensisCarex sardaCarex gynomaneCarex linkiiEdritria linkiiLoxotrema tuberosaCarex longisetaCarex gynandra var. simulansCarex gynandraCarex muelleri
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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