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Search Term(s): Carex crinita var. crinita   (1 record found)

CYPERACEAE
Sedge Family
Carex crinita var. crinita  (asymmetrical fringed sedge)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
Phacocystis
Meaning of Scientific Name
Carex: the classic Latin name for the genus; crinita: long hair
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Sedge
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Swamps
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
--
Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
Achene asymmetrical, invaginated on one or both sides.
Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Atlantic White Cedar Non-tidal Wetlands (Swamp)
Black Ash Seepage Swamp
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Coastal Plain)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)
Freshwater Forested Tidal Wetlands
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Piedmont)
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Coastal Plain)
Seepage Slope Open Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
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