Carex molesta Mackenzie ex Bright

Locations ofCarex molesta Mackenzie ex Bright in Virginia

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Family
Cyperaceae
Botanical Name
Carex molesta Mackenzie ex Bright
Common Name
Troublesome Sedge
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Carex molesta Mackenzie ex Bright
Comments
This species' habitat in Virginia is poorly known because it was previously confused and lumped with Carex brevior. Subsequently, C. molestiformis was split out, further complicating matters.
Habitat
In wet to dry, often calcareous soils of open forests, fields, roadsides, and alluvial bottomlands. Apparently rare in the mountains; known from six counties in the Ridge and Valley province and Fairfax County in the n. Piedmont.
Native Status
Native

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