Characteristics
Carex davisii Schwein. & Torr.
Davis’s sedge
Mesic rich or bottomland forests with calcareous soils and/or bedrock. Often associated with floodplains.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Threatened-State FACU, FAC+ (NWPL) FAC (NWPL EMP) FAC (NWPL NCNE) S2 (State Rank) G4 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Carex davisii Schwein. & Torr. - Davis’s sedge
Citation
Carex davisii Schwein. & Torr.
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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: Chris Graham. Photo taken: Dutchess, NY: 26 July 2017 -
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Photo By: Chris Graham. Photo taken: Dutchess, NY: 26 July 2017 -
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Photo By: Dan Smith. Photo taken: Columbia, NY: 18 June 2019 -
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Photo By: David Werier. Photo taken: Greene, NY: 1 June 2020 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Columbia, NY: 20 June 2018 -
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 06 June 2020 -
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe County, NY: 06 June 2020 -
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP Photo taken: Dutchess County, NY: 11 Jun 2009 - 5
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