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Carex intumescens (Bladder Sedge) Tip of perigynium showing teeth (the two prongs) and remnants of the stigma. Carex intumescens,Cyperaceae,Fall,Geotagged,United States,sedge,wetlands Click/tap to enlarge

Carex intumescens (Bladder Sedge)

Tip of perigynium showing teeth (the two prongs) and remnants of the stigma.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Is there a purpose to these prongs, Gary? Posted 4 years ago
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      Gary B
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      In the flowering stage they seem to be protecting the stigmas but that's just a guess on my part. Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Thanks! Posted 4 years ago

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The Bladder Sedge

''Carex intumescens'', also known as bladder sedge, is a species of ''Carex'' native to Canada and the eastern United States.

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Similar species: Grasses, Bromeliads, Sedges
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Sep 28, 2020. Captured Sep 27, 2020 17:35 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.