Carex retroflexa
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Carex retroflexa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
Class: | Liliopsida – Monocotyledons |
Order: | Cyperales |
Family: | Cyperaceae |
Genus: | Carex |
Species: | C. retroflexa |
Binomial name | |
Carex retroflexa Muhl. ex Willd. | |
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Natural range of Carex retroflexa from USDA NRCS Plants Database. |
Contents
[hide]Description
Common Name: reflexed sedge
Distribution
Ecology
Habitat
This species has been found along rivers in rich deciduous woods and in floodplains surrounded by wet sphagnum moss (FSU Herbarium). It has also been observed growing alongside trails at the edge of woodlands (FSU Herbarium). It does well in partial to deep shade environments in drying sandy loam of floodplains (FSU Herbarium).
Phenology
This species has been observed flowering in May and fruiting from March-May (FSU Herbarium).