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Carex anthoxanthea

Also known as grassyslope arctic sedge or yellow-flowered sedge, Carex anthoxanthea is a graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant may be found in home gardens.
• It is a perennial, so may be found year-round in certain environments.
• Carex species generally have sharp edges on their leaves.

Considerations for Children

• This plant may be found in home gardens.
• It is a perennial, so may be found year-round in certain environments.
• Carex species generally have sharp edges on their leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Carex anthoxanthea J. Presl &amp C. Presl
• Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
• Common Names: grassyslope arctic sedge, yellow-flowered sedge
• Synonyms: grassy-slope arctic sedge (Tande &amp Lipkin, 2003)

Distribution and Habitat

• This sedge is found in arctic tundra regions.
• It is also noted to be found in wet, mossy-grassy slopes, meadows, and bogs.
• It is described as an arctic and northern boreal species of moist, calcareous habitat, infrequent in fens.
• It is found within Alaska.
• It also grows on dry sedge and grassy slopes such as on Island, Iqaluit, Canada.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Carex anthoxanthea is a perennial graminoid.
• It is a medium-sized plant that remains green throughout the year (evergreen).
• It can reach up to 4 meters in height.
• Blooms from June to August.
• Habit: herb

Ecological Role

• In Alaska, sedges are diagnostic of different wetland types and serve as preferred food.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The plant may be part of host-parasite systems that are gregarious.

Further Information

• Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex anthoxanthea.
• TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank which may contain information on this plant.