Carex hystericina Muhl. ex Willd.

Locations ofCarex hystericina Muhl. ex Willd. in Virginia

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Family
Cyperaceae
Botanical Name
Carex hystericina Muhl. ex Willd.
Common Name
Porcupine Sedge
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Carex hystericina Muhl. ex Willd.
Comments
Habitat
Calcareous fens, spring marshes, and wet meadows. Infrequent in the mountains, mostly in carbonate rock distrcts of the Ridge and Valley province; very rare in the western Piedmont; may be numerous where found.
Native Status
Native

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