Clustered Field Sedge, Blackcreeper Sedge
Carex praegracilis
The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence of clustered field sedge as seen in Grand Meadows on the western slopes of Mt. Adams......................September 28, 2008.
The photo above shows a close-up of the lowest spike of clustered field sedge as seen in Grand Meadows on the western slopes of Mt. Adams......................September 28, 2008.
The photo above shows a close-up of the perigynia of clustered field sdege as seen at Grand Meadows.........................September 28, 2008. Note the bulbouse base to the perigynia which then taper gradually to a distinct beak. Note also the subtending scale (second perigynia from the top) which is large enough to cover and hide the perigynia when seen on a spike.
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The 3 photos above show detail views of the inflorescence and perigynia of clustered field sedge as seen at Grand Meadows.......................September 28, 2008. Click each photo to see an enlarged view.
Paul Slichter