Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges: An Introduction to the Genus Carex (Cyperaceae)

Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments ix Abbreviations xi Introduction to Sedges and Use of This Book Introduction 2 What Is a Sedge? 6 Sedge Taxonomy 17 Studying Sedges in the Field 22 PA RT 1 : Keys and Abbreviated Descriptions of Wisconsin Carex Sections and Species Key to Subgenera of Carex 27 Key to Carex Subgenus Carex 29 Key to Carex Subgenus Vignea 44 Carex Subgenus Carex 55 Carex Subgenus Vignea 77 PA RT 2 : Field Guide to Wisconsin Carices Common Wisconsin Species of Carex Subgenus Carex 97 Common Wisconsin Species of Carex Subgenus Vignea 169 Appendix A: Principal Carex Habitats of Wisconsin and Their Typical Species 211 Appendix B: Atlas of the Wisconsin Carex Flora 221 Glossary 251 Bibliography 257 Index 261 Contents ...