uropappus's Identifications
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Mount Shasta Sedge (Carex straminiformis)Observer
mattlavinDescription
Similar to the widespread and abundant Carex microptera, smallwinged sedge, but the perigynia are broad, over 2 mm wide, and the perigynia margins are crinkeled. The very tip of the perigynia beak tends to be entire and cylindric. Sporadically common along the JMT. This site is at Marie Lake, on the north side of Selden Pass.
Shasta sedge is a native bunched perennial common in upper elevation usually subalpine settings. Similar to Carex microptera, smallwing sedge, but the perigynia are circular in outline, or nearly so, and the winged margins are crinkled.
Flickr album https://www.flickr.com/photos/plant_diversity/sets/72157698761007102/
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Mount Shasta Sedge (Carex straminiformis)Observer
rawlingstimbyPlace
Ansel Adams Wilderness, Sierra National Forest, Madera, California, United States (Google, OSM)Description
Cespitose to 2 ft tall; spikes gyandrous; stigmas 2, peri - 5mm. Common on dry open slopes, also in open forest. Conspicuous dense infl heads lacking subtending bracts
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Brewer's Sedge (Carex breweri)Observer
matsonburgerDescription
too bad photographer left out the rest of the plant! Rather distinctive nevertheless.
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Foetid Sedge (Carex vernacula)Observer
chloe_and_trevorDescription
Snow melt area, quite wet.
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Foetid Sedge (Carex vernacula)Observer
chloe_and_trevorDescription
Snowmelt area
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