Carex reznicekii / Species Page / Plant Atlas

Characteristics

Family

Cyperaceae

Genus

Carex

Species

Carex reznicekii Werier

Common Name

Reznicek’s sedge

Habitat

Predominately in mature mesic to dry-mesic forests with Carya and Quercus spp. dominant in the canopy. The shrub layer is often not dense. It is not restricted to, but does well over mafic and calcareous rocks. A southern species reaching its northern limits in southeastern New York and southern New England.

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Duration

Perennial

Category

Vascular

C Value

Plant Notes

Perhaps more common in SE New York than current collections indicate this newly described species should also be sought in south central and western New York.

Taxonomic Notes

Status

Native Endangered-State S1S2 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)

References

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