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Carex laevivaginata (Kük.) Mack.

Common Name: SEDGE
Coefficient of Conservatism: 8
Coefficient of Wetness: -5
Wetness Index: OBL
Physiognomy: Nt P-Sedge

Seepy areas in forests (deciduous, hemlock, or cedar), edges of vernal pools in forests, marshy forest borders, streamsides in forests.

Though very similar in overall appearance to the common Carex stipata, this is a much more local plant, and more restricted in its habitats, typically occurring in seeps and along springy streams in forests. Under high magnificaton, the upper surface of the leaves is finely papillose, which also distinguishes it from C. stipata, which has smooth leaves.

Counties
Allegan
Antrim
Barry
Benzie
Berrien
Calhoun
Cass
Grand Traverse
Hillsdale
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Kent
Lake
Leelanau
Macomb
Manistee
Mecosta
Muskegon
Newaygo
Oakland
Ottawa
St. Clair
St. Joseph
Washtenaw

Citation:
MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. March, 17, 2025
https://lsa-miflora-p.lsait.lsa.umich.edu/#/record/989