Carex typhina explained

Carex typhina, often called the cattail sedge, is a rare species of Carex known to grow in wetlands. It is native to North America.

Conservation status

It is listed as a special concern species in Connecticut,^[1] possibly extirpated in Maine, threatened in Massachusetts, Michigan, and New York (state), and endangered in Pennsylvania.^[2]

Physical description

Carex Typhina can grow to heights of 30 to 80 centimeters with a reddish-brown hue at the base of the stem. Their heads feature multiple erect spikes^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/nongame/ets15.pdf "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015"
2. Web site: USDA Plants Database . plants.usda.gov . March 12, 2019.
3. Web site: Department of Natural Resources . dnr.mn.state.us . May 10, 2024.
4. Web site: Native Plant Trust . gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org . May 10, 2024.