Carex acuta auct. non L.
Carex goodenowii J. Gay
Carex nigra (L.) Reichard var. strictiformis (L.H. Bailey) Fernald
Carex vulgaris Fr.
Carex nigra (L.) Reichard Black sedge, smooth black sedge
These sedges are North American natives, as well as in Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa. They are named for the black color of their flowerheads. Identification: These sedges remain under 6" (15 cm) in height, with stems up to 24" (60 cm). The black flower spikes are up to 1" (2.5 cm) long. Online References:
Carex nigra on Carex nigra at Skye Flora Carex nigra at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Carex nigra on Carex nigra at the Missouri Botanical Garden Carex nigra at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Carex nigra on Wikimedia Commons References:
Carex acuta auct. non L. Carex goodenowii J. Gay Carex nigra (L.) Reichard var. strictiformis (L.H. Bailey) Fernald Carex vulgaris Fr.
Carex nigra description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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