Carex bigelowii Torr. ex Schwein.

  • Filed As

    Cyperaceae
    Carex bigelowii Torr. ex Schwein.

  • Collector(s)

    R. W. Spellenberg 5687 with R. Soreng, 01 Aug 1980

  • Location

    Canada. Alberta. About 60 air miles south-southwest of Calgary on Plateau Mountain, ca. 20 miles by road south of Hwsy. 541 and about 5 miles by road east of Hwy. 940.

  • Habitat

    On gentle, moist west slope, on rolling limestone mountain top. With general vegetation: Deschampsia, Poa rupicola, Potentilla, Solidago, Carex, Silene acaulis, Castilleja rhexifolia, Dryas, treeless except for krumhotlz spruce on lee slope; specifically mixed with Myosotis, Potentilla, and Carex media. In rocky soil.

  • Description

    Perigynium bright green; bracts black-maroon. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 25432

    Occurrence ID: 7a4a4d82-0d0d-4393-8ad5-e6137218c39f

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    Canada

  • State/Province

    Alberta

  • Locality

    About 60 air miles south-southwest of Calgary on Plateau Mountain, ca. 20 miles by road south of Hwsy. 541 and about 5 miles by road east of Hwy. 940

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2438 m. (7999 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    50.2192, -114.524

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