 Inflorescence © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Inflorescence © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Leaf sheath © T. M. Jones 2005 |
Distribution
- range by political unit
- GBIF data
- known populations
Description
| Flowering period | April to July. |
| Height | 20-100 cm. |
| Leaf | 3 - 8 mm wide. |
| Terminal spike | androgynous. |
| Lateral spike | androgynous to pistillate. |
| Perigynium | planoconvex in cross section. |
| Achene | biconvex. |
| Style | deciduous. |
Habitat
Calcareous soils; prairies, alvars.
Quick description
Succulent leaves and inflorescence.
Similar species
Author and publication information for name
Carex gravida L. H. Bailey, Mem. Torrey Bot. Club. 1: 5. 1889.
Conservation and Wetland Status
Threatened and Endangered Status
| State | Status |
| Indiana | Endangered |
| Michigan | Extirpated |
| Tennessee | Special Concern |
Wetland Status
Facultative Wetland, Obligate Wetland
Synonym (s)
Carex lunelliana Mackenzie
Vernacular name
Heavy sedge
Section
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.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
PLANTS Database.
ttp://plants.usda.gov/index.html
Accessed primarily in August 2006.
GBIF Data Portal www.gbif.net
Missouri Botanical Garden, 04 records;
University of Kansas Plant Collection, 82 records.
Accessed on Oct 11 2006.
© T. M. Jones 2006