Carex aurea Nutt. belongs to the Cyperaceae family. Flora of the World contains 1 recorded occurrence of this taxon, distributed across 1 country.
Carex aurea, Davidson 14259--OR. Harney Co. Steens Mtn. July 2021. DSC09986 (1324).JPG
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Specific Epithet
aurea
Authorship
Nutt.
7/24/2021
Location
USA, Oregon, Harney
42.666944, -118.711194
Location Remarks
South Steens Mountain Loop, c. 6 km east of bridge at Donner and Blitzen River. 1806 m elev.
Collectors
Christopher Davidson, Charlotte M. Taylor, Roy E. Gereau, Sharon R. Christoph
Notes
Mossy bank along the streamlet.
