Carex crinita


Scientific Name:Carex crinita
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Family:Cyperaceae
Common Name:Fringed Sedge
Authority: Lam.
Etymology:Carex is Greek meaning "to cut" referring to some species having sharply toothed leaves; crinta is Latin for "hairy" referring to the long scales.
C Value:8
Wetness:OBL
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
193
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Imperfect
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Flower Color:Inconspicuous
Growth Habit:Sedge
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Entire
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:This species has long dangling staminate spikes.
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