Page author: David Giblin
Carex praticola
northern meadow sedge
Specimens
Photos

Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the northern Great Plains, then scattered further east to the Atlantic Coast.

Habitat: Seasonally damp to mesic meadows, open forest, riparian areas, springs, and disturbed ground at low to middle elevations.

Flowers: May-August

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Carex praticola Rydb.
Publication: Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 84. 1900.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Carex piperi Mack. ex Piper & Beattie [KZ99]
Carex platylepis Mack.
Carex pratensis Drejer
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Carex praticola in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Carex praticola checklist entry

OregonFlora: Carex praticola information

E-Flora BC: Carex praticola atlas page

CalPhotos: Carex praticola photos

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