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claspbract sedge
Scientific Name: Carex amplectens
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex amplectens
Also known as claspbract sedge or Mackenzie Clasping-bract Sedge, Carex amplectens is a fascinating plant species belonging to the sedge family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex amplectens Mack.
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Carex amplectens Mackenzie (not an active name, see Carex fracta), Carex fracta
- Symbol: CAAM9
Common Names
- Claspbract Sedge
- Clasping-bract Sedge
- Mackenzie Clasping-bract Sedge
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Graminoid
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in pine forests at elevations around 2500 m (8200 feet).
- Observed in California, United States.
Associated Species
- Often found in the habitat of Carex fracta (Claspbract Sedge).
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database: Carex amplectens Profile (Note: The provided URL is incomplete and may require adjustment)
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Carex amplectens.