Carex tuckermanii

Carex tuckermanii, commonly known as Tuckerman's sedge, is a species of true sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial plant native to North America.[1]

Carex tuckermanii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Subgenus: Carex subg. Carex
Section: Carex sect. Vesicariae
Species:
C. tuckermanii
Binomial name
Carex tuckermanii
Boott

Conservation status

Carex tuckermanii is listed as endangered in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. It is also listed as a special concern species in Connecticut.[1]

References

  1. "Plants Profile for Carex tuckermanii (Tuckerman's sedge )". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 15 December 2017.


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