 Inflorescence © Diane M. Massey 2006 |
 Inflorescence © Diane M. Massey 2006 |
 Habit © Diane M. Massey 2006 |
 Habitat © Diane M. Massey 2006 |
Distribution
- range by political unit
- GBIF data
- known populations
Description
| Fruiting period | May to July. |
| Culm height | 20 - 80 cm. |
| Leaf | 1 - 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
Sandy soils; beaches along the northeastern Atlantic shore of North America.
Quick description
Usually with well spaced spikes that are fusiform to ovate in shape.
Author and publication information for name
Carex silicea Olney, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts. 7: 393. 1868
Vernacular name
Beach Sedge
Section
Carex sect. Ovales
Links
Carex Interactive Identification Key
Flora Of North America treatment
Cybersedge. Texas A&M University
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.
© T. M. Jones 2006