(Rocky Mountain Sedge)
Carex scopulorum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 4507
Carex scopulorum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 4403
Carex scopulorum, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5686
Carex scopulorum, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5693
| Scientific Name | Carex scopulorum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CASC12 |
| Common Name | Rocky Mountain Sedge, Cliff Sedge | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 39800 |
| Family | Cyperaceae (Sedge) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9000 to 13500 ft.); streambanks and wet to moist meadows. 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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