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scrabrous black sedge

Scientific Name: Carex atratiformis

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: ME (black sedge), MI (sedge), NY (black sedge), VT

       

Scrabrous Black Sedge (Carex atratiformis)

Carex atratiformis, commonly known as Scrabrous Black Sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a grass, so pets may be tempted to chew on it.
  • The leaves can be "scrabrous" or rough to the touch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex atratiformis Britton
  • Common Names: Scrabrous Black Sedge, Black Sedge, Raymond's Sedge, Scabrous Black Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Order: Cyperales
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but the text lists multiple common names which are often used synonymously.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the U.S. (United States)
  • Described as a "widespread, abundant, and apparently secure" species.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Structure: Grass/Graminoid
  • Leaves are bluish grey-green and may feel scrabrous.

Ecological Role

  • Significant biodiversity component of all temperate terrestrial

Allergen Potential

  • High allergen potential

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Discover Life
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)