Species Details

Carex halliana

Oregon sedge

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©2010 Keir Morse
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Species Description:

Carex halliana, commonly known as Oregon sedge, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Cyperaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Meadows and seeps, Subalpine coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1370 to 2105 meters. Carex halliana is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb
Blooming Period: (May)Jul-Sep
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Elevation:
1370 - 2105 meters
4495 - 6905 feet
General Habitats:
  • Meadows and seeps
  • Subalpine coniferous forest
  • Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details: Often pumice
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Threats:
Possibly threatened by fire suppression, recreational activities, vehicles, and logging.
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 8
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 12 71 %
THREAT LIST:
Other 5 29%
Road/trail construction/maint. 4 23%
Logging 3 17%
ORV activity 2 11%
Foot traffic/trampling 1 5%
Total Occurrences: 17
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
5 7 1 0 0 4
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 10
Recent <=20 Years 7
Presence:
Presumed Extant 17
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Modoc (MOD), Siskiyou (SIS), Trinity (TRI)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Ash Creek Butte (4112241), Bonita Butte (4112166), Border Mtn. (4112144), Medicine Lake (4112155), Scott Mountain (4112236), Somes Bar (4112344), Ukonom Mtn. (4112354), West of Kephart (4112154)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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