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Habitat:
Mesophytic ravine forests.
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Species Description:
Perennial sedge.
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Phenology:
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Carex austrocarolina has a purple base with leaves 3-6 mm wide. The pistillate spikes droop in long peduncles and there are only 2-6 per spike. This sedge is in a group of Carex that have 3-sided achenes and perigynia, perigynia not beaked or without teeth, and the body has raised veins. It is not rhizomatous (doesn't have running roots).
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Management:
Disturbance such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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