Botanical History and Geographical Distribution of Carex waponahkikensis (Cyperaceae)

Abstract

ABSTRACT Carex waponahkikensis was first recognized and named C. scoparia var. tessellata in 1910 by Merritt Fernald and Karl Wiegand, based on collections from Washington County, Maine. This paper provides information on the syntypes and lectotype, a history of the treatment of this taxon in regional floras, a review of selected specimens, and updated information on geographical distribution.