Characteristics
Carex molesta Mack. ex Bright
troublesome sedge
Fields, swales in fields, limestone woodlands, and alvars. A calciphile that grows readily in successional fields as well as more native open habitats such as limestone pavements barrens and woodlands. It grows in very dry to at least seasonally wet sites.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Threatened-State FACU, FACW (NWPL) FAC (NWPL EMP) FAC (NWPL NCNE) S4 (State Rank) G4 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Carex molesta Mack. ex Bright - troublesome sedge
Citation
Carex molesta Mack. ex Bright
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Jefferson Co., NY: 21 Jun 2012 - 5
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