Characteristics
Carex reznicekii Werier
Reznicek’s sedge
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.
Herbaceous
Perennial
Vascular
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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.
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Native Endangered-State S1S2 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Carex reznicekii Werier - Reznicek’s sedge
Citation
Carex reznicekii Werier
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Species Distribution Map

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Plant Photos
Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 14 May 2008 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 14 May 2008 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 14 May 2008 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 14 May 2008 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 15 May 2008 -
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Photo By: Elizabeth A. Spencer. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 22 May 2015 -
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Photo By: Elizabeth A. Spencer. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 22 May 2015 -
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Photo by David Werier 14 May 2008 Suffolk County, NY - 17
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