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Carex bigelowii Torr. ex Schwein.

stiff sedge (Cyperaceae)

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Carex bigelowii is an Arctic–Alpine sedge found in upland areas; it is typically shorter than Carex nigra, with the lowest bract shorter than the inflorescence.

Ben Nevis (VC97: West Inverness); 2018-08-20

 stiff sedge / Carex bigelowii: _Carex bigelowii_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> sedge found in upland areas; it is typically shorter than _Carex nigra_, with the lowest bract shorter than the inflorescence.

In Carex bigelowii, unlike Carex nigra, the stomata are all on the densely papillose undersides of the leaves, and the ligules are acute, not rounded.

Ben Nevis (VC97: West Inverness); 2018-08-20

 stiff sedge / Carex bigelowii: In _Carex bigelowii_, unlike _Carex nigra_, the stomata are all on the densely papillose undersides of the leaves, and the ligules are acute, not rounded.

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