Characteristics
Carex nigra (L.) Reich.
black sedge
Carex nigra has not been seen recently in New York. It should be sought in wet open sandy habitats, including roadsides, near the coast.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
Endangered-State
FACW+ (NWPL)
FACW (NWPL NCNE)
S1 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Carex nigra (L.) Reich.
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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.