Carex communis
| Scientific Name: | Carex communis |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Common Name: | Common Beech Sedge |
| Authority: | L. H. Bailey |
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| C Value: | 9 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 193 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Androgynous |
| Flower Shape: | N/A |
| Flower # of Parts: | N/A |
| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Sedge |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Ovate (widest below middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | |
| Stem Surface: | Glabrous (smooth) |
| Trunk/Bark: | N/A |
| Armature: | None |
| Twig Characteristics: | |
| Habitat: | Forest |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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| Gee Whiz: | This species was formerly listed in Illinois, but was delisted in 2020. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |