Wetland Coffee Break: Common Carex of wet open ground

by | Mar 30, 2026 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

Genus Carex, the true sedges, form a fascinating and diverse group of plants. An evolutionary success story, Carex is the most species-rich genus in Wisconsin with over 150 species. This introductory talk will focus on field identification characteristics of widely ranging Carex species of wet open ground (wet prairie, sedge meadows, fen, marsh). The content will focus on subgenus Carex and will be useful for anyone looking to build upon their knowledge of common species.

Aaron Feggestad, Heartland Ecological Group

Recorded March 27, 2026

Aaron Feggestad has been a practicing wetland professional for the past 20+ years, primarily working in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region as a consulting ecologist, volunteer, and educator. Fascinated by the role of Carex in natural area function, and the importance of Carex in the restoration of many types of natural communities, he is working towards a goal of cataloging nearly all the 158 species that occur within the state.

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