Russet Sedge
Carex saxatilis
A close-up of the terminal male and lateral female stalks of what may be russet sedge. Note that the perigynia are somewhat inflated while the scales are ribbed. The female spikes are on short stalks. Photographed in moist soils along upper Moose Creek, between Mt. Galen and Thorofare Ridge in Denali National Park and Preserve........................September 7, 2009.
A habitat shot of what may be russet sedge. Note the numerous horsetails in this habitat. Photographed in moist soils along upper Moose Creek, between Mt. Galen and Thorofare Ridge in Denali National Park and Preserve........................September 7, 2009.
Paul Slichter