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Awned Sedge Carex atherodes Spreng. |
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Family: Sedge Family (Cyperaceae)
State Protection: Endangered Species 
This level of state protection means: listed species are those with: 1) 5 or fewer extant sites, or 2) fewer than 1,000 individuals, or 3) restricted to fewer than 4 U.S.G.S. 7 ½ minute topographical maps, or 4) species listed as endangered by U.S. Department of Interior. Federal Protection: Not Listed State Rarity Rank: S3
A State Rarity Rank of S3 means: This plant is rare in New York (typically 21-50 populations, limited number of individuals, or limited range). Global Rarity Rank: G5
A Global Rarity Rank of G5 means: This species is demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Did you know? The specific epithet atherodes means like an ear of wheat (Fernald 1970). This is probably in reference to the cylindrical fruit clusters which apparently reminded the author of wheat. |
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| State Ranking Justification |
| There are now over 21 known populations with more being found in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Oswego Counties. There are 10 good or excellent occurrences. The speculation is this plant is more common than our current information indicates. More survey work is planned for the St. Lawrence River Valley and eastern Lake Ontario region. As a wetland sedge, this plant may be threatened by certain invasive species, manipulations to the hydrology, and changes in water quality. |
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New York Natural Heritage Program. 2009. Online Conservation Guide for Carex atherodes. Available from: http://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9456. Accessed September 6th, 2010. 
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