Question: This Carex was found in wet meadow in Harpswell, ME. Lot's of Carex's go through but have perhaps narrowed to …
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This Carex was found in wet meadow in Harpswell, ME. Lot's of Carex's go through but have perhaps narrowed to Carex gynandra - Nodding Sedge or Carex crinita - Long-haired Sedge ? Not sure I have provided enough photos to help. Your advice appreciated, thank you!
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Dear limnjucy, unfortunately, I cannot tell you which species you have without closer images of the spikes. I would need to be able to see the shape of the carpellate scales. Another way that may work for you is to examine the lower sheaths of the plant, those that surround the basal part of the stem. If they feel rough due to the presence of very short, stiff hairs you have Carex gynandra. If they feel smooth due to the absence of such hairs, you have Carex crinita. Good luck with your study.
