Carex holmgreniorum
Holmgrens sedge
Family: Cyperaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.2
Carex holmgreniorum (Holmgrens sedge) is a native California perennial in the Cyperaceae family.
Habitat and range
Habitat: Meadows and seeps, playas; alkaline meadow with shallow water table
Elevation: 1275 m
Jepson bioregions: SNE
Outside California: CO, ID, NV, UT
Bloom period
Carex holmgreniorum blooms May-Sep.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.2
Frequently asked questions
Is Carex holmgreniorum native to California?
Yes. Carex holmgreniorum is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Carex holmgreniorum bloom?
Carex holmgreniorum blooms May-Sep.
Where in California does Carex holmgreniorum grow?
Carex holmgreniorum occurs in the SNE bioregion(s), at elevations of 1275 m.
What plant family does Carex holmgreniorum belong to?
Carex holmgreniorum is in the Cyperaceae family, genus Carex.
What habitat does Carex holmgreniorum grow in?
Carex holmgreniorum grows in Meadows and seeps, playas; alkaline meadow with shallow water table.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Carex hoodii — Hood's sedge
- Carex hystericina — Porcupine sedge
- Carex idahoa — Idaho sedge
- Carex illota — Sheep sedge
- Carex incurviformis — Mount dana or incurved sedge
- Carex infirminervia — Weakly veined sedge
- Carex leporinella — Bog hare sedge
- Carex phaeocephala — Dunhead or alpine hare sedge
- Carex subnigricans — Dark mountain sedge
- Carex vallicola — Western valley sedge
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.