New Record of Carex papillaticulmis (Cyperaceae) in the Tsugaru Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Abstract

Carex papillaticulmis Ohwi (Cyperaceae) was newly found in Imabetsu-cho, the Tsugaru Peninsula, Aomori Pref., Japan. This perennial sedge was found around edge of forests, where it grew closely with C. insaniae. Therefore it is assumed that the habitats of both are very similar. There is a possibility that C. papillaticulmis populations may be widespread over the mountain forest area of the Tsugaru Peninsula.