Characteristics
Carex houghtoniana Torr. ex Dewey
Houghton’s sedge
Dunes on Lake Ontario, and gravel and sand pits. Mostly occurs in dry sandy or coarse grained soils in open habitats. Apparently short lived and requiring disturbance events including fire to persist.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
Threatened-State
S2 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Carex houghtoniana Torr. ex Dewey
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Species Distribution Map
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Plant Photos
Photo by Troy Weldy, NY Flora Association
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Photo By: Troy Weldy. Photo taken: OSWE, NY: 6 September 2001
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