Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by P. Lehr Cyperaceae (Sedge Family) Look Alikes: E. gracile often forms large uniform stands that are recogniz-able from a distance because of reddish leaf tips. E. angustifolium has wider leaves (greater than 4 mm) which are bright green. E. altaicum has solitary heads and lacks well developed leaf blades. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Fruiting July-September. Habitat: Fens, wet meadows, and pond edges. Elev. 8100-12,000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by J. Coles Distribution: Eurasia; Alaska, east to Newfoundland, south to California, Nebraska, Illinois, Delaware. In Colorado in Gunnison, Huerfano, Jackson, Larimer, Las Animas and Park Cos. References: Hultén 1968; Welsh 1974. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992