Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Monocots: Commelinids: Poales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (10/20/20):
Carex appalachica
FAMILY
Cyperaceae
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SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Carex appalachica
FAMILY
Cyperaceae
INCLUDED WITHIN
VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 030-17-006?:
Carex rosea
FAMILY
Cyperaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH (MISAPPLIED)
Manual of the Southeastern Flora (Small, 1933, 1938)
Carex radiata
COMMON NAME:
Appalachian Sedge
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September Greenville County SC
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Leaf blades 0.5-2.5mm wide, sheaths tight, per Vascular Flora of the Carolinas.
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (10/20/20):
Carex appalachica
FAMILY
Cyperaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Carex appalachica
FAMILY
Cyperaceae
INCLUDED WITHIN
VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 030-17-006?:
Carex rosea
FAMILY
Cyperaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH (MISAPPLIED)
Manual of the Southeastern Flora (Small, 1933, 1938)
Carex radiata
3523
Grass, Sedge, or Rush
Perennial
Monoecious
Native to the Carolinas & Georgia
Uncommon (rare in GA)
Habitat: Dry to mesic forests, rock outcrops, per Weakley's Flora
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LEAVES:
Simple
Basal? Alternate, 3-ranked?
FLOWER:
Spring/Summer
Unisexual
Perianth absent
3 stamens
Superior ovary
Inflorescences: spikes w both staminate & pistillate flowers (staminate above)
FRUIT:
Spring/Summer
Yellowish/ Brownish
Nutlet
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