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blackandwhite sedge

Scientific Name: Carex albonigra

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Carex albonigra

Carex albonigra, commonly known as Blackandwhite Sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex albonigra Mack.
  • Common Names: Blackandwhite Sedge, Black-and-White Sedge, Two-toned Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted species

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the sedge family.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant belongs to the sedge family.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The species has a recorded presence in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Blackandwhite sedge is an ornamental gramineae.
  • It has a columnar development, growing high with scarce lateral development.
  • It is an evergreen.

Ecological Role

  • The provided text mentions information on species profile, habitat, control, and invasion, suggesting this plant's ecological role is studied. Check http://www.niiss.org/cwis438/Browse/Organism/Organ for more details.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant's development is described as "columnar," meaning it grows "aiming high with a scarce lateral development," showcasing a distinctive growth habit.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex albonigra.
  • Encyclopedia of Life also provides information on Carex albonigra within the Cyperaceae family.