Fuirena simplex var. aristulata

ClassificationMonocots
FamilyCyperaceae
Family (Traditional)Cyperaceae
GenusFuirena
SpeciesFuirena simplex (Torr.) Kral var. aristulata
Common Namewestern umbrella-sedge
Growth Habitgraminoid
Plant NotesLeaf Persistance: Deciduous; Habit: graminoid; Woody/Herbaceous: herbaceous; Terrestrial/Aquatic: Terrestrial;
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate; Simple/Compound: Simple; Leaf Complexity: 0;
Fruit Color: ;
*Average C-Value: 6.0
C value 6
StatusNative; KY[S1?] (State Rank); G5T4 (Global Rank)

** Not applicable or data not available.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display the its name. Click the question mark icon () to view additional information about the ecoregions shown. In the map legend, there are links to toggle the visibility of the ecoregions and/or their labels. In addition, clicking on an ecoregion name will highlight that region on the map.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim

Synonyms

No synonyms exist for this species.

Specimens and Distribution

No specimens exist for this species.

Plant Photos

Fuirena simplex var. aristulata - Dwayne Estes
Fuirena simplex var. aristulata - Dwayne Estes
Fuirena simplex var. aristulata - Dwayne Estes
Fuirena simplex var. aristulata - Dwayne Estes