Carex deweyana grows in dense tufts, with relatively wide( .6 to 4.2 mm) leaves produced on shorter stalks near the base.[8][9][3]Culms bearing the flowering spikes are longer, up to 100 cm long.[8][9][3] These stalks fall outwards as the fruit matures.[4][8]
Range
Carex deweyana is native to central and northern North America.[5] Populations to the southern part of the North American range are confined to mountainous areas.[9][5]
The species has been introduced to Great Britain.[5] It is infrequently found as a wool alien[10]
Habitat
Carex deweyana grows in association with trees.[4][9][8] It is found in dry to moist sites.[4][9]
1 2 3 4 Brouillet, L.; Coursol, F.; Meades, S.J.; Favreau, M.; Anions, M.; Bélisle, P.; Desmet, P. "Carex deweyana Schweinitz". VASCAN, the Database of Vascular Plants of Canada. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
↑ "Carex (deweyana)". Native Plant Network — Reforestation, Nurseries and Genetics Resources. US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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