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prickly bog sedge
Scientific Name: Carex atlantica ssp. capillacea
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IN (Howe sedge), KY (prickly bog sedge)
Prickly Bog Sedge (Carex atlantica)
The Prickly Bog Sedge, scientifically known as Carex atlantica, is a fascinating wetland plant with several recognized subspecies and varieties. It belongs to the Sedge family (Cyperaceae) and is often found in specific bog and fen habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "prickly bog sedge" implies the potential for sharp or irritating edges.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex atlantica L.H. Bailey
- Common Names: Prickly Bog Sedge, Atlantic Sedge, Eastern Sedge, Atlantic Star Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Carex atlantica var. incomperta
- Carex echinata var.
- Carex incomperta
- Subspecies:
- Carex atlantica L.H. Bailey ssp. atlantica
- Carex atlantica ssp. capillacea
Distribution and Habitat
- Prickly Bog Sedge is often found in wetland environments such as bogs, fens, and seeps.
- It has been recorded in regions like western North Carolina bogs, Maryland, and even the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Great Britain.
- Specific habitats include alder fen/seeps and moss hummocks (Thuidium and Dicranum).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Prickly Bog Sedge is sometimes described as an evergreen.
Quirky Facts
- Until recently, prickly sedge had only been recorded in few locations in Great Britain
Associated Resources
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden
- Garden Guides