Carex communis var. amplisquama

(F. J. Hermann) Rettig

Novon 6: 117. 1996.

Basionym: Carex amplisquama F. J. Hermann Rhodora 57: 158. 1955
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 23. Treatment on page 540. Mentioned on page 536, 539.
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Pistillate scales 3.4–4.8 × 1.4–1.8 mm, apex usually awned, exceeding perigynia. Perigynia 2.7–3.7 × 1.2–1.7 mm; beak 0.5–1.1 mm, apical teeth 0.1–0.5 mm.


Phenology: Fruiting late Apr–mid May.
Habitat: Moist, wooded slopes, clearing edges, in deep rich soils, in partial shade of hardwood forests
Elevation: 200–1500 m

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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William J. Crins +  and Jeff H. Rettig +
(F. J. Hermann) Rettig +
Carex amplisquama +
Ga. +  and S.C. +
200–1500 m +
Moist, wooded slopes, clearing edges, in deep rich soils, in partial shade of hardwood forests +
Fruiting late Apr–mid May. +
Illustrated +  and Endemic +
Carex sect. Montanae +
Carex communis var. amplisquama +
Carex communis +
variety +