Fen Star Sedge, Dioecious Sedge, Sterile Sedge

Fen Star Sedge, Dioecious Sedge, Sterile Sedge Carex sterilis Full sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, rich soil.  1 foot height. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Only occurs in Fentress County Cool season.  Designated “Possibly Extirpated, Endangered” in Tennessee.  Only ccurs in calcareous fens.  (Calcareous fen is defined as a wetland characterized by an upwelling of calcium-rich groundwater that often harbors unique or rare vegetation.)  Identification of this species is usually very difficult and relies on technical morphological features. sedge;sun;wet;loam

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