Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by J. Coles Cyperaceae (Sedge Family) Look Alikes: C. hassei has a rounded perigynia, while those of C. livida taper to an acute apex. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Fruits mature in July-August. Habitat: Rich fens; graminoid dominated mineral-rich wetlands. Elev. 9000-10,000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Neely Distribution: Labrador, Newfoundland, Manitoba to the Aleutian Islands, south to New Jersey, Michigan, Montana, California and Colorado (Larimer and Park Cos.). References: Hermann 1970; Hitchcock et al. 1969. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992