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foxtail sedge
Scientific Name: Carex alopecoidea
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CT (foxtail sedge), IN (foxtail sedge), MA (foxtai
Foxtail Sedge (Carex alopecoidea)
Foxtail sedge, scientifically known as Carex alopecoidea, is a perennial, clump-forming sedge found in various regions. This plant exhibits interesting characteristics and ecological roles.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant grows on thin (to 4 mm), weak, unbranched stems (culms) with somewhat rough edges.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Carex alopecoidea Tuck.
- Common Names: Foxtail sedge, Fox-tail sedge, Northern fox sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Kingdom: (Implicitly) Plantae
- Genus: Carex L.
Distribution and Habitat
- Foxtail sedge is considered rare in parts of New England.
- It's mainly found in far-western New England, specifically in alkaline areas.
- It thrives in wet meadows, marshes, streams, and seeps.
- Occurs in the Western Great Lakes region.
- Also found in Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial clump-forming sedge, growing to 30+ inches high.
- Features thin (to 4 mm), weak, unbranched stems (culms) with somewhat rough texture.
- Has tufts of arching leaves.
- Some varieties have 3-angled strongly winged culms.
Synonyms
- Carex vulpinoidea is mentioned in the context of Southwest Virginia flora, although the text suggests it may be a related but distinct species.
Further Information
- Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife: www.mass.gov/nhesp
- Wyoming Natural Diversity Database: -State Species Abstract-
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- ResearchGate: Carex alopecoidea Tuckerman (foxtail sedge): A Technical Conservation Assessment