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Wetland and Aquatic Plants of Oklahoma

Interactive Keys: Emergent

Grasslike

Sedges (Cyperaceae)


Note: Sedges can be a very challenging group to identify.  Unfortunately, mature fruits are necessary in most cases. 

            1. Carics sedges (Carex spp.)
            2. Spikerushes (Eleocharis spp.)
            3. Bulrushes (Scirpus spp. and Schoenoplectus spp.)
            4. Flatsedges or umbrella sedges (Cyperus spp.)
            5. Beaksedges (Rhynchospora spp.)
            6. Miscellaneous Sedges



 


Last update: 2/23/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland

bhoagland@ou.edu

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