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Emmons' sedge
Scientific Name: Carex albicans var. emmonsii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Emmons' Sedge: A Detailed Look
This page provides information about Emmons' Sedge, a fascinating plant with a specific taxonomic classification and distribution.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Carex albicans var. emmonsii
- Common Name: Emmons' Sedge, Emmons' White-tinged Sedge, Oak Sedge, Sharp-scaled Oak Sedge
- Also sometimes referred to as Emmonsii
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae - based on context)
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: albicans
- Subspecies: var. emmonsii
- Synonym: Carex emmonsii Dewey ex Torrey
- Alternative Spelling Emmons's sedge
Distribution
- Native to North America.
- Observed in Prince Georges County, Maryland (historical record).
- Not found in Idaho.
- Mentioned in Flora of Illinois database.
- Designated at Emmons Creek Barrens
Morphological Characteristics
- Plant Form: Graminoid (grass-like)
- Plant Type: Perennial sedge.
- Flower Color: Green, Yellow.
Ecological Role
- Significantly Rare: Species which has not been listed by the N.C. Wildlife Resces Commission as an Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: PLANTS Database
- TERMIUM: The Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank