Question: 4/22/19 Hi! I’m hoping my photos show enough info for an ID. Our property is on Long Island, is mostly …
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4/22/19 Hi! I’m hoping my photos show enough info for an ID. Our property is on Long Island, is mostly shady with sandy soil. The plants shown are low growing, clumping and tolerate dry conditions. They flower in early spring. I would also like to know if they are native. I’ll try to get better photos if needed. Thanks!
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Dear MossGal, good morning. You have photographed a species of Carex (sedge). The perigynia are not yet mature, so it won't be easy for me to assist you with a confident identification. Section Acrocystis is a common, early-flowering group that your sedge may belong to. If you can get images of the mature perigynia and spikes in a few weeks, I will be able to assist you further. Best wishes.
