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Search Term(s): Trichophorum planifolium   (1 record found)

CYPERACEAE
Sedge Family
Trichophorum planifolium  (bashful bulrush)   
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Synonym
Scirpus verecundus Fern.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Trichophorum: from trichos, "hair" and probaly phoros for "bearing;" planifolium: flat leaves
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Sedge
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Dry barren wooded slopes
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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