Characteristics
Carex retroflexa Muhl. ex Willd.
reflexed sedge
Forests, edges of forests, rocky slopes, woodlands, and fields. Prefers dry-mesic oak-hickory forests with calcareous soils but also occurs in more mesic forests. Often found on edges of paths, in logging roads, and slightly disturbed soils.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Threatened-State FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Carex retroflexa Muhl. ex Willd. - reflexed sedge
Citation
Carex retroflexa Muhl. ex Willd.
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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: Rockland Co., NY: 22 May 2012 - 5
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Warren County, NY: 29 June 2019 -
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