Carex ruthii from DianeP, SC

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Hi, Dr. Hill,
This sedge is growing along a pond in the fall line, full sun. The blades are narrow and wiry. The seed heads are at the tips of the stem, first appearing late-April/mid-May and were ripening in mid-May.
Thanks!
Diane

Hi Diane,

I sent the pictures you sent to Paul Marcum, a colleague here in Illinois who knows more about sedges than I do. He  replied “This one is definitely Carex section Stellulatae (star sedges), with the seemingly long perigynia it might be Carex ruthii (Ruth’s sedge).”

Sincerely,

Dr. Steven Hill, Botanist, SCNPS

 

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