 Pistillate spike © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Terminal gynecandrous spike © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Adaxial leaf surface © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Abaxial leaf surface © T. M. Jones 2005 |
Distribution
- range by political unit
- GBIF data
- known populations
Description
| Flowering period | May to August. |
| Height | 20-90 cm. |
| Leaf | 3 - 9 mm wide. |
| Terminal spike | gynecandrous. |
| Lateral spike | pistillate. |
| Perigynium | circular to biconvex in cross-section. |
| Achene | trigonous. |
| Style | deciduous. |
Habitat
Woodlands, well drained soils.
Quick description
Pendant lateral spikes and pronounced gynecandrous terminal spike.
Author and publication information for name
Carex gracillima Schweinitz, Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York. 1: 66. 1824.
Conservation and Wetland Status
Wetland Status
Synonym (s)
Carex gracillima var. macerrima Fernald & Wiegand
Vernacular name
Graceful Sedge
Section
Carex sect. Hymenochlaenae
Links
Carex Interactive Identification Key
Flora Of North America treatment
Tennessee Vascular Plants Atlas
Cybersedge. Texas A&M University
Download Excel spreadsheet of GBIF data
References
Ball, P.W. and A.A. Reznicek. 2002. Carex
Pp. 254-572. Flora of North America, volume 23.
Oxford University Press, New York and Oxford.
Porter, P. B. National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands:
1988 National Summary. http://www.fws.gov/nwi/plants.htm.
Accessed primarily in 2006.
GBIF Data Portal www.gbif.org
Missouri Botanical Garden, 02 records;
University of Kansas Plant Collection, 02 records.
Accessed on Oct 11 2006.
© T. M. Jones 2006