Question: Years ago, I transplanted a Bloodroot from a woodland edge in wetland. Then, this seeded itself from the rootbound soil.Now, …
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Years ago, I transplanted a Bloodroot from a woodland edge in wetland. Then, this seeded itself from the rootbound soil.Now, it's been growing in woodland shade with no direct sunlight. I've returned to the original site several times since, but could find no population of this sedge. I followed the dichotomous key rigorously and kept coming up with Carex squarrosa, which is uncommon in CT. It is doing very well, but I hate seeing its seeds go to waste. Would it be of interest to botanists here?
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Dear Heartwind, good morning. Beautiful plant you have photographed. It does look like Carex squarrosa to me as well. I will ask the conservation department and identify if the seeds would be of value. If so, I will get back in touch with you. Thank you for your offer--it is appreciated.
