Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Carex disperma Dewey
(Soft Leaf Sedge)


Family: Cyperaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Carex tenella Schkuhr

Carex disperma is a streamside sedge. It is very small and inconspicous, and either not seen for this reason or it is not a common sedge in New Mexico. It is found at middle to upper elevation.



Carex disperma, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Willow Creek, Aug. 2, 2008



Carex disperma, photo Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Willow Creek, Aug. 2, 2008



Carex disperma, micro, photo Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Willow Creek, Aug. 2, 2008


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