Family: Cyperaceae
stone-rush, tall nut-rush, whip nut-rush, whip-grass
[Scleria flaccida Steud., more...]
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Scleria: from schleria for "hardness," referring to fruits
Plants: perennial sedge
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: perennial sedge
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, Wetland Indicator = FAC WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Species Guide; description, conservation, photos, maps, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key.
-perennial
-achenes smooth, 2.0-2.5 mm
-tubercules of hypogynium none
-culms firm, to 1 m
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Jason J. Husveth
Jason J. Husveth
Jason J. Husveth
Jason J. Husveth
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Scott A. Milburn
Robert W. Freckmann
Merel R. Black
Jason J. Husveth
