Carex frankii Kunth
Frank's sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

Photograph

© A. A. Reznicek     (Photo ID #32487)


Map

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Distribution of Carex frankii
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Introduction

This eastern North American sedge was collected as a non-persistant waif between the rails of railway tracks near New Westminster. (Lomer 93-59 @ UBC). Ephemeral.

Note Author: Frank Lomer, Honourary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium.

Species Information

SourceThe Illustrated Flora of British Columbia

USDA Species Characteristics

Flower Colour:
Green
Blooming Period:
Late Spring
Fruit/Seed characteristics:
Colour: Brown
Present over the Summer
Source:  The USDA

Habitat and Range