(Black Sedge)
Carex ebenea, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 5806
Carex ebenea, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6054/6056
| Scientific Name | Carex ebenea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CAEB |
| Common Name | Black Sedge, Ebony Sedge | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 39580 |
| Family | Cyperaceae (Sedge) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9000 to 13500 ft.); along streams, meadows and in exposed rocky areas and tundra. Plant: Upright perennial with dense tufts of basal leaves; culms 7 to 20 inches tall. Foliage: Flat, linear basal leaves, 3 to 4 per culm, 4 to 11 inches long and 1/8-inch wide. Inflorescence: Dense ovoid cluster of 6 to 12 spikelets 1/2-inch long; dark brown-black scales; pistillate (female) flowers above. Bloom period: July to September. Reference: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G. K. Guennel and SEINet |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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