Characteristics
Carex tonsa (Fernald) E.P. Bicknell
shaved sedge
Rocky summits, open shale and fine talus slopes, rock outcrops, sandy open areas, summits, gravel pits, woodlands and dry forests, and roadsides. Generally in very open xeric habitats but also occasionally occurring under some tree canopy. Seemingly very distinct from C. tonsa var. rugosperma but variability in individual plants obscures some of the distinctions between these two taxa. Perhaps the two are worthy of species status but more research is needed.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
S5 (State Rank)
G5T4T5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Carex tonsa (Fernald) E.P. Bicknell
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Species Distribution Map
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