Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation


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Summary information for GIANT SEDGE

Common Name
GIANT SEDGE
Scientific Name
CAREX GIGANTEA
Status
STATE RANK S1S2, GLOBAL RANK G4
Primary Habitat
"Wetland - swamp"
Preferred Habitat
"Found in swamps and bottomland forests *02*; shallow water and most edge of sinkhole pond, low woods, and in ditches *03*."
Distribution
"Uncommon in southeastern Missouri, almost entirely in the Mississippi lowlands division *02*."
County List
CARTER, RIPLEY, STODDARD
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