''Carex atlantica'', the prickly bog sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family

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, native to eastern North America, and eastern

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. It is usually found growing in

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s or acidic

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Subtaxa

The following subspecies are currently accepted: *''Carex atlantica'' subsp. ''atlantica'' – Entire range, except Ontario, Québec, Vermont, and the Dominican Republic *''Carex atlantica'' subsp. ''capillacea'' – Entire range, except West Virginia

References

atlantica Flora of Ontario Flora of Quebec Flora of Nova Scotia Flora of Illinois Flora of Missouri Flora of the Northeastern United States Flora of Texas Flora of the Southeastern United States Flora of the Dominican Republic Plants described in 1893 Flora without expected TNC conservation status Taxa named by Liberty Hyde Bailey {{Carex-stub