Oct. 18, 2022
Richardson's sedge, Carex richardsonii
We celebrate what sedges do for our wetlands. But of course they seek out other opportunities. Richardson's sedge likes sandy or rocky areas, often growing with oaks. Here in Michigan it is somewhat rare and is listed as a special concern species. It also grows in IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, ND, NY, PA, SD, VT, WY, AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, QC, and SK. Mackinac Co MI, 5/27/17. Sedge family, Cyperaceae.
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Hi Denise
Just thinking it's almost time to come look for Platanthera flava. Bob
Hi Bob:
I found it on Eber Rd, about 1.5 mi S. of Kitty Todd Preserve 1/4 mi from Metroparks land. I’m guessing it came in on the RR. (NwOhio)
Apparently so, but not on all plants. The brown only shows a little in this image.
Regarding umber pussytoes, one reference calls it brown-brackted pussytoes. Are it's bracts browner than other pussytoes?