About Carex exilis Dewey
Carex exilis Dewey is a densely tufted, tussock-forming sedge species. It produces stiff, smooth stems that grow between 12 and 80 centimeters tall. Each stem bears between 2 and 6 leaves. Its inflorescences most commonly form as single, solitary spikes. This species prefers wetland habitats with acidic conditions, including sphagnum bogs, peatlands, fens, and other low, open, wet sites. Across most of its distribution range, the IUCN does not classify Carex exilis as facing a conservation risk. However, state authorities in Connecticut list it as an endangered species.
