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Bolander's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex bolanderi

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex bolanderi

Also known as Bolander's sedge, this plant belongs to the sedge family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex bolanderi Olney
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Genus: Carex L.
  • Synonyms:
    • Carex bolanderi ssp. bolanderi
    • Carex deweyana
    • Carex deweyana var. bolanderi (Olney) W. Boott
  • Common Names: Bolander's sedge, Bolander Sedge, Wood Sedge

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex bolanderi is found in moist habitats.
  • Specific locations include Garland Ranch, Palo Corona, and Santa Lucia Preserve.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Carex bolanderi is a perennial graminoid (grass-like herb).
  • It exhibits a loosely to densely clumping habit.
  • It has long, lax leaves and similar spikes.

Ecological Role

  • It is a native species.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex bolanderi.