Question: Sedge growing at the edge of a clearing, Lincoln, Massachusetts. Flowers starting mid-April. Tallest stem 45-50 cm. All flowering stems …
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Sedge growing at the edge of a clearing, Lincoln, Massachusetts. Flowers starting mid-April. Tallest stem 45-50 cm. All flowering stems apparently identical, about as tall as leaves with at least two mostly or entirely carpellate spikes below staminate. Although near water (beyond the stone wall) this elevated area is not wet.
Answer
Dear jfc, you've photographed a member of section Phacocystis, which includes +/- two groups of species in New England, one of which has sessile, upright spikes, such as you've photographed here. I can't answer who this is without a lot more information. Common species in this group of species include Carex stricta and Carex nigra. I hope this is helpful.
