 Inflorescence © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Adaxial leaf surface © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Abaxial leaf surface © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Culm base © T. M. Jones 2005 |
Distribution
- range by political unit
- GBIF data
- known populations
Description
| Fruiting period | May to August (September). |
| Culm height | 20 - 100 cm. |
| Leaf | 1.4 - 3.5 mm wide. |
| Terminal spike | gynecandrous. |
| Lateral spike | gynecandrous to pistillate. |
| Perigynium | planoconvex to flat in cross section. |
| Achene | biconvex in cross section. |
| Style | deciduous. |
Habitat
Meadows, stream banks, fens, woodland edges.
Quick description
Large perigynia, to ~ 7 mm long; brown in coloration at maturity.
Author and publication information for name
Carex scoparia Schkuhr ex Willdenow, Sp. Pl. 4(1): 230. 1805.
Subspecies and varieties
Carex scoparia Schkuhr ex Willdenow var. scoparia
Carex scoparia Schkuhr ex Willdenow var. tessellata Fernald &
Wiegand, Rhodora. 12: 135. 1910.
Vernacular name
Broom Sedge
Section
Carex sect. Ovales
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.
GBIF Data Portal www.gbif.org
Missouri Botanical Garden, 04 records;
Oregon State University Herbarium, 26 records;
University of Kansas Plant Collection, 05 records;
WTU Herbarium vascular plant collection, 05 records.
Accessed on Oct 11 2006.
© T. M. Jones 2006