Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Cyperaceae (Sedge Family) Look Alikes: C. angustior, C. brunnescens, C. disperma, and C. interior have spikes which are sessile and bisexual. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Fruits in early July-early October. Habitat: Calcareous fens. Elev. 8700-9200 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Johnson Distribution: Japan, Newfoundland to Alaska, south to New Jersey, Indiana, New Mexico, Utah and California. Colorado in Gunnison, Jackson, La Plata, Park and Summit Cos. References: Hermann 1970; MacKenzie 1940; Welsh et al. 1993. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992