Question: Hi, found this 6ft sedge in a emergent freshwater wetland (Southeastern CT). A single plant was identified with one inflorescence. …
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Question
Hi, found this 6ft sedge in a emergent freshwater wetland (Southeastern CT). A single plant was identified with one inflorescence. The spikelets were elongated and pendulous. It looks similar to Scirpus pendulus, however, it seems a bit out of range based on the map.
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Dear eehrlich, good morning. Given that the spikelets are in gomerules, this is most likely Scirpus cyperinus (common woolsedge). Scirpus pendulus has solitary spikelets (either on pedicels or one sessile). The time of year would be helpful in identifying this bulrush as well because Scirpus cyperinus matures later than other closely related species. Best wishes.
