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widefruit sedge
Scientific Name: Carex angustata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex angustata - Widefruit Sedge
Carex angustata, commonly known as widefruit sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.
Common Names
- Widefruit Sedge
- Wide-fruited Sedge
- Common Meadow Sedge
- Narrow Sedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex angustata Boott
- Genus: Carex L.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Synonyms:
- Carex egregia
- Carex eurycarpa
- Carex eurycarpa var. attenuata
Distribution and Habitat
Carex angustata is native to the western United States, including areas from Washington and Idaho.
- Specifically mentioned location: Weippe Prairie (Nez Perce County, Weippe, Idaho)
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial grasslike herb
- Leaves: c 3-7 mm wide
- Fruit: c 3-4 mm long
Considerations for Pets
- This is a grasslike herb.
Ecology
Carex angustata is often found in wetland environments and can be a dominant species in plant communities.
- Widefruit Sedge Plant Association is described.
- Often grows in Engelmann spruce/widefruit sedge swamp.
- Commonly found with species such as western yarrow (Achillea millefolium), and blister sedge.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex angustata.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Includes distribution photos and articles about Carex angustata.