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Search Term(s): Carex cephalophora   (1 record found)

CYPERACEAE
Sedge Family
Carex cephalophora  (oval-leaf sedge)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
Phaestoglochin
Meaning of Scientific Name
Carex: the classic Latin name for the genus; cephalophora: head-bearing
Life Form
Perennial Sedge
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Meadows, thin canopy woodlands, thickets, edges
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
Serpentine Grasslands