 Lateral spikes © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Inflorescence © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Partially disarticulated lateral spike © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Adaxial leaf surface © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Abaxial leaf surface © T. M. Jones 2005 |
 Leaf sheath © 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. |
| Culm height | 30 - 100 (120) cm. |
| Leaf | 5 - 10 mm wide. |
| Terminal spike | androgynous. |
| Lateral spike | androgynous to pistillate. |
| Perigynium | planoconvex in cross section. |
| Achene | biconvex in cross section. |
| Style | deciduous. |
Habitat
Woodland edges, meadows; dry to wet soils.
Quick description
Author and publication information for name
Carex sparganioides Muhlenberg ex Willdenow, Sp. Pl. 4(1): 237. 1805.
Conservation and Wetland Status
Threatened and Endangered Status
| State | Status |
| Maine | Endangered |
| New Hampshire | Endangered |
| Rhode Island | Historical |
Wetland Status
Facultative wetland +, Facultative Upland
Vernacular name
Bur Reed Sedge
Section
Carex sect. Phaestotglochin
Links
Carex Interactive Identification Key
Flora Of North America treatment
Tennessee Vascular Plants Atlas
Cybersedge. Texas A&M University
Wisconsin Botanical Information System
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.
http://plants.usda.gov/index.html
GBIF Data Portal www.gbif.net
Missouri Botanical Garden, 07 records;
University of Kansas Plant Collection, 07 records.
Accessed on Oct 11 2006.
© T. M. Jones 2006