NPSpecies

Data Source: Lea, 2000; Maxon, 1935;

Data Source: Helen Hamilton

see comments; Data Source: Helen Hamilton

Park Species Detail: Lea, 2000: Carex laxiflora Lamarck (Loose-flowered Sedge)Infrequent. In rich dry-mesic forests, often in ravines or on steep slopes with bare soil exposed. Found, usually in small numbers, at High Island, in the Gold Mine Tract, and in several tributary stream valleys on the Virginia side. Both wide and narrow-leaved plants occur. Treated as C. anceps Muhlenberg by Hitchcock and Standley (1919). C. laxiflora of Hitchcock and Standley (1919) evidently refers to C.gracilescens. Late April to early June. 1383, 1453 (US); 1379 (MARY); 1024 (Tawes)., Park Species Data Source: Lea, 2000;Maxon, 1935