Carex, Grasses/Sedges, Native Plants

Carex gracilescens

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Slender Looseflower Sedge, Slender Wood Sedge - Carex gracilescens 4
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Common Name: Slender Looseflower Sedge, Slender Wood Sedge

Part to full shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, humus-rich soil, alkaline pH.  2 feet height.

Germination Code:  C(60)

Native Region:  Lightly scattered statewide

Cool season. Typically found in the humus-enriched soil of the forest floor.

Slender Looseflower Sedge, Slender Wood Sedge - Carex gracilescens 3
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Slender Looseflower Sedge, Slender Wood Sedge - Carex gracilescens 2
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Slender Looseflower Sedge, Slender Wood Sedge - Carex gracilescens
Photo Courtesy of Southeastern Flora http://www.southeasternflora.com/

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