Common Wetland Delineation Sedges of the Northeast

摘要

This field guide is intended to assist in identifying 16 of the most common Carex (sedge) species observed during wetland delineations. And additional 26 species that are similar in appearance to these common sedges are included and distinguished. This guide to common sedges is designed to take to the field and key sedges with a 10x hand lens. Labeled Carex illustrations provide basic terminology and morphological features used in keying sedges. Those are followed by a key to the major growth form groups and a table depicting the general shapes of the five major sedge groups. Following the keys, in alphabetical order, are illustrations and species descriptions. The description section is intended for field use and to distinguish other look- alike species. The nomenclature of this guide follows Gleason and Cronquist.