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hay sedge
Scientific Name: Carex argyrantha
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: TN (hay sedge)
Hay Sedge (Carex argyrantha)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex argyrantha Tuck.
- Common Name: Hay Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Carex foenea var.
Distribution and Habitat
- Hay Sedge is associated with meadows and pastures.
- It can tolerate inundation to a greater degree than most species.
- It has been found in southern Alberta, Canada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Hay Sedge Grass grows to over a foot tall.
- It is a fast-growing grass with a bloom.
- It prefers full sun and very wet, moist, drained soils.
Ecological Role
- Sedges are mentioned in the context of weeds in pastures or hay fields.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions a study on the digestibility of sedge hay in bison and Hereford steers.
Quirky Facts
- Hay sedge is listed in the Watch List, which may refer to species of concern or special interest within a particular region.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex argyrantha.