Question: Good afternoon Dr! I would appreciate you assessment of the image provided. My guides have used relatively few characteristics and …
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Question
Good afternoon Dr! I would appreciate you assessment of the image provided. My guides have used relatively few characteristics and have suggest Carex swanii. There appears to be three stigma and the carpellate scale seems to be equal to the perigynium. And, there is substantial pubescence on the perigynium. Thank you in advance for your in for you response. Ed
Answer
Dear califyank, good evening. Yes, you do appear to have photographed Carex swanii (Swan's sedge). It is a common member of the section Porocystis. The densely pubescent perigynia, short spikes, and gynecandrous terminal spike are all good characters. Best wishes.
