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densetuft hairsedge
Scientific Name: Bulbostylis capillaris ssp. antillana
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Bulbostylis capillaris
Bulbostylis capillaris is a species of sedge known by several common names, including densetuft hairsedge and threadleaf beakseed. It is also referred to as dense-tuft hair sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bulbostylis capillaris (L.) Kunth ex C.B. Clarke
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Bulbostylis Kunth
- Species: capillaris
- Subspecies: capillaris (Bulbostylis capillaris (L.) Kunth ex C.B. Clarke subsp. capillaris, Bulbostylis capillaris ssp. antillana)
Distribution and Habitat
This sedge is native to much of North and Central America, occurring throughout northern, central, and southern America. It is sometimes found in sandy areas and open scrubland.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Bulbostylis capillaris is described as a small annual herb or diminutive annual sedge. It grows in tufts and exhibits a graminoid (grass-like) growth habit.
Additional Information
This species is primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations. It prefers full sun and doesn't tolerate cold temperatures well.
Related Species
- Bulbostylis ciliatifolia (capillary hairsedge)
- Bulbostylis stenophylla (sandyfield hairsedge)
- Bulbostylis curassavica (West Indian hairsedge)
- Bulbostylis funckii
- Bulbostylis burchellii (Ficalho & Hiern) C.B. Clarke