Common Name: FIBROUS-ROOT SEDGE
Phylum: MAGNOLIOPHYTA
Class: LILIOPSIDA
Order: CYPERALES
Family: CYPERACEAE
Genus: CAREX
Species: COMMUNIS
Variety: COMMUNIS
Taxonomic Authority: L.H. BAILEY
Taxonomy References: 002 , 003
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G5
Status References: 001
"Primarily associated with mesic, upland forests on calcareous substrates; tends to grow on rich, north-facing wooded slopes *02,03*, also silty soil on chert *03*."
Primary Habitat: "Forest- upland"
References: 002
"Is found in the southwestern portion of the Ozark division and crowley's ridge. *02*"
Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
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BARRY | STODDARD | ||||
OREGON | TANEY |
References for distribution: 002 , 003 , 004
White R. above Tablerock Dam
Eleven Point R.
Comments: "Historical records: 08020204 (Little R.), 11010003 (White R. Below Table Rock Dam and Little North Fork White R.) *03*."
Comments: ""
Oak-Hickory Forest
Ozark: White River
Mississippi Lowlands: Crowley's Ridge
Species is associated with "Terrestrial" habitats.
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Forest
Upland Limestone/Dolomite Forest
Mesic Limestone/Dolomite Forest
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities: 002
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General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Code | Comment |
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050 | Records for this species indicate fruiting plants in April *003*. |
Reproduction (plants):plants monoecious
Reproduction (plants):rhizomatous
Duration of plant:perennial
Life form:herb
Flowering period begins: April
Flowering period ends: May
Fruiting period begins: see comments(050)
Origin in state: native
Code | Comment |
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050 | Records for this species indicate fruiting plants in April *003*. |
References for life history: 002 , 003
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Reference Code | Citation |
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001 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2008. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 55 pp. |
002 | Yatskievych, G. 1999. Steyermark's Flora Of Missouri. Vol.1 Jefferson City, Missouri. Department Of Conservation. 991 Pp. |
003 | Unpb Flora Of Missouri Database. G. Yatskievych, Missouri Botanical Garden, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, Mo. 63166-0299. 314-577-9522. |
004 | Unpb Missouri Department Of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. 573-751-4115. |