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California sawgrass
Scientific Name: Cladium californicum
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
California Sawgrass (Cladium californicum)
Cladium californicum, commonly known as California sawgrass, is a perennial grasslike herb found in North America and beyond.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladium californicum (S. Watson) O'Neill
- Family: Cyperaceae (sedge family)
- Common Name: California sawgrass, Saw grass
The scientific name includes the authority "(S. Watson) O'Neill," indicating the botanists who first described and classified the species.
Distribution and Habitat
California sawgrass is native to California and also found elsewhere in North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a monocot and a perennial grasslike herb.
Additional Information
For more information on Cladium californicum, you can consult resources such as Dave's Garden, or other botanical databases.