Characteristics
Carex careyana Torr. ex Dewey
Carey’s sedge
Rich mesic hardwood forests. Often in association with calcareous bedrock and/or deep rich calcareous soils.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Endangered-State S1S2 (State Rank) G4G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Carex careyana Torr. ex Dewey - Carey’s sedge
Citation
Carex careyana Torr. ex Dewey
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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: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 17 May 2022 -
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 22 April 2021 -
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 26 April 2021 -
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: May 2022 -
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 2 May 2011 - 4
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 2 May 2011 - 4
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