Kingdom Plantae Family Cyperaceae Scientific name Carex sheldonii Rank Species | Order Poales Genus Carex Higher classification Sedges | |
Similar Carex multicaulis, Carex leporinella, Carex subnigricans, Carex jonesii, Carex hassei | ||
Carex sheldonii is a species of sedge known by the common name Sheldon's sedge.
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Distribution
This sedge is native to the Western United States, where it grows in wet areas such as lakeshores and moist meadows.
Description
Carex sheldonii produces triangular stems up to a meter tall from a network of rhizomes. The narrow, hairy leaves attach to the stems by reddish purple sheaths. The inflorescence is a solid, narrow cluster of flowers up to 50 centimeters long, holding up to 100 developing fruits.
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