Carex ruthii Mackenzie in Britton

Locations ofCarex ruthii Mackenzie in Britton in Virginia

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Family
Cyperaceae
Botanical Name
Carex ruthii Mackenzie in Britton
Common Name
Ruth's Sedge
Synonym(s)
Carex muricata L. var. ruthii (Mackenz.) Gl.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Carex ruthii Mackenzie in Britton
Comments
A Southern Appalachian endemic reaching the northern edge of it's range in SW Va.
Habitat
Bogs, seeps, stream banks, and seepage swamps, at higher elevations (>3000 ft [900m]). Infrequent and local, sw. mountains.
Native Status
Native

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