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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