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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