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white bear sedge
Scientific Name: Carex albursina
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: NJ (white bear lake sedge)
White Bear Sedge (Carex albursina)
White Bear Sedge, scientifically known as Carex albursina, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is also known as bluntscaled wood sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex albursina Sheldon
- Synonym: Carex laxiflora var. (implied)
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: albursina
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to rich deciduous and mixed woodlands.
- Observed in Washington Co., Maryland.
- Mentioned as being sold at a native plant sale in Hamilton, Ontario.
Morphological Characteristics
- Pale green vegetative blades, up to 52 mm wide.
- Forms a tuft of basal leaves and culms with alternate arrangement.
- Grows up to 2 feet in height and 1 to 1.5 feet in size.
- Flower Color: green, yellow, brown.
- Flower Arrangement: Spike.
- Culm 20-35cm tall, flattened, winged.
Growing Conditions
- Prefers light to medium shade.
- Requires wet to medium moisture levels.
- Thrives in organically rich soil.
- Germination Code: C(60).
- Needs a minimum temperature superior to 15°C.
Ecological Role
- Native to rich deciduous and mixed woodlands.
- Tolerates urban environments.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Leaf mines can be found on the upper surface of its leaves in upland forests.
- Can be found alongside plants such as white oak, brome, white trout lily, yellow trout lily, and hairy-leaved sedge.
- Considered a companion plant.
Additional Resources
- USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Discover Life
- iNaturalist.org
- Dave's Garden
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)