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Bailey's sedge
Scientific Name: Carex baileyi
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CT (Bailey's sedge), MA (Bailey's sedge), ME (Bail
Bailey's Sedge (Carex baileyi)
Bailey's Sedge, scientifically known as Carex baileyi, is a member of the Sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is also commonly referred to as Bailey's sedge.
Considerations for Pets
- Bailey's sedge is a grass-like plant with moderate growth, which may be attractive to some pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex baileyi Britton
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Carex howei Mackenzie, Carex interior Bailey var. capillacea
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is predominantly found in the Appalachian region.
- It has been reported from Orange and Rockland counties.
- Specific locations mentioned include the Central Appalachians and the George Washington National Forest.
Morphological Characteristics
- Bailey's sedge is a perennial graminoid that forms a tuft of basal leaves.
- It is considered more delicate than sallow sedge (Carex lurida), with narrower leaves.
- The plant produces green flowers arranged in a spike. Flower color can also appear as yellow or brown.
Comparison to Other Species
- Bailey's sedge is very similar to sallow sedge (Carex lurida) but has longer and more abruptly beaked perigynia.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 39376
- Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife: www.mass.gov/nhesp
- Wikimedia Commons: Contains media related to Bailey's Sedge.
- ResearchGate: Provides conservation assessments, such as for the Fibrous-rooted Sedge (Carex communis L.H. Bailey var. communis).