Flora of Pennsylvania

Carex canescens

Carex canescens silvery sedge

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Carex canescens ssp. canescens Save To MyPlants

Rare in boggy areas.

Present throughout, except southeast.

Wetland codes
EMP: OBL
NCNE: OBL



Flowers late April to June.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Carex canescens silvery sedge

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Carex canescens ssp. canescens
Carex canescens gallery
Common Names
silvery sedge hoary sedge