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tarheel sedge

Scientific Name: Carex austrocaroliniana

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: KY (Tarheel sedge)

       

Carex austrocaroliniana

Also known as Tarheel Sedge, Carex austrocaroliniana is a perennial graminoid plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex austrocaroliniana L.H. Bailey
  • Common Name: Tarheel Sedge
  • Kingdom: Plantae (inferred from the mention of plants)
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Group: Monocot

Considerations for Pets

As a type of sedge, Carex austrocaroliniana is a graminoid, which means that its leaves may have sharp edges that could cause irritation if ingested. As a precaution, monitor pets that may come into contact with this plant.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Graminoid
  • Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
  • The leaves are 3-6 mm wide.
  • The plant has a purple base.

Habitat and Distribution

  • Native to L48 N (presumably meaning the contiguous United States).

Other Noteworthy Information

  • The plant belongs to the section Careyannae within the Carex genus.

Fertilization

  • During the spring, regular fertilization with a fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium is recommended.
  • Fertilization every 15-20 days is recommended with house plants.