Taxon Details
Carex tahoensis
Tahoe sedge
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Taxon Summary:
Carex tahoensis, commonly known as Tahoe sedge, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Cyperaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Alpine boulder and rock field, and Subalpine coniferous forest (rocky), growing at elevations from 2835 to 3810 meters. Carex tahoensis is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.
Scientific Name: Carex tahoensis Smiley |
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Common Name: Tahoe sedge |
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Family: | Cyperaceae | |
Element Code: | PMCYP03DG0 | |
USDA Plants Symbol: | CATA | |
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Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
CA Rare Plant Rank: | 4.3 |
Fed List: | None |
State List: | None |
Global Rank: | G5 |
State Rank: |
S4 |
Other Status: | |
CRPR Changes: |
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Add Date: | 2001-01-01 |
Date Edited: | 2021-05-26 |
Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug
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Elevation:
2835 - 3810 meters 9300 - 12500 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Threat List Total: | 0 | |
Total EOs | % of EOs | |
EOs with Threat Listed: | 0 | 0 % |
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Total Occurrences: | 0 | ||||
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A | B | C | D | X | U |
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Historical >20 Years | 0 | ||||
Recent <=20 Years | 0 |
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Presumed Extant | 0 | ||||
Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
Presumed Extirpated | 0 |
California Endemic: | |||||||||||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA), Idaho (ID), Oregon (OR) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) El Dorado (ELD), Fresno (FRE), Inyo (INY), Madera (MAD), Mariposa (MPA), Mono (MNO), Tuolumne (TUO) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Dunderberg Peak (3811913), Emerald Bay (3812081), Koip Peak (3711972), Mount Dana (3711982), Mt. Clarence King (3611874), Mt. Goddard (3711816), Mt. Thompson (3711825), North Palisade (3711815), Tioga Pass (3711983), Vogelsang Peak (3711973) |
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