Scientific Name
Carex gracillima
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Carex gracillima Schwein.
Park
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
GRACEFUL SEDGE
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae |
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
| Superdivision | Embryophyta |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder | Lilianae |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| Species | Carex gracillima |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Data Source: Lea, 2000; Maxon, 1935;
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Helen Hamilton
Abundance
Uncommon
Abundance Notes
see comments; Data Source: Lea, 2000
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
1
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
MTK-NCR
Created Date
8/17/2000 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
Helen Hamilton
Last Modified Date
7/14/2007 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Detail: Maxon, 1953: Known only from the mainland. Lea, 2000: Carex gracillima Schweinitz (Graceful Sedge)Infrequent. In rich dry-mesic forests along tributary streams to the Potomac and in mesophytic alluvial terrace forests along the Potomac main stem. Found at Bear Island, Great Falls Park, Virginia, and in the ravines of Cabin John Creek, Bullneck Run, and Pimmit Run. Early May to early June. 1374 (MARY)9;5 6 (GMUF); 1451 (Frost)., Park Species Data Source: Lea, 2000;Maxon, 1935
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