Carex opaca (F.J. Hermann) P. Rothrock & Reznicek

Locations ofCarex opaca (F.J. Hermann) P. Rothrock & Reznicek in Virginia

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Family
Cyperaceae
Botanical Name
Carex opaca (F.J. Hermann) P. Rothrock & Reznicek
Common Name
Bicknell's sedge
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
in Taxa Not Treated: Waifs
Comments
First found by Rod Simmons in 2004 in City of Alexandria. This station was published in Castanea 73(4):329 (2008). Forming a heavy turf with other carices. The source of this and other adventive carices is believed to be imported hay graded into the soil. See also Carex arkansana, C. austrina, and C. fissa.
Habitat
Seasonally wet meadow at old railroad stockyard.
Native Status
Introduced

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