[Sedges: The Genus Carex in Mt. Adams Country]

Elk Sedge, Geyer's Sedge

Carex geyeri

Male and female spikelets of Elk Sedge, Geyer's Sedge: Carex geyeri

The photo above shows elk sedge as seen in dry coniferous forest near the Klickitat Canyon NRCA on the east side of Mt. Adams........August 11, This species typically has 1-3 perigynia per inflorescence.

Male and female spikelets of Elk Sedge, Geyer's Sedge: Carex geyeri

The photo above shows elk sedge as seen in dry coniferous forest near the Klickitat Canyon NRCA on the east side of Mt. Adams.........August 11, This species typically has 1-3 perigynia per inflorescence.

Perigynia of Elk Sedge, Geyer's Sedge: Carex geyeri - Perigynia of Elk Sedge, Geyer's Sedge: Carex geyeri -

The 3 photos above show close-up views of the perigynia of elk sedge as seen in dry coniferous forest near the Klickitat Canyon NRCA on the east side of Mt. Adams........August 11, 2008. Note the small beak at the tip of the perigynia.

Paul Slichter