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Bryson's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex brysonii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bryson's Sedge (Carex brysonii)

Bryson's Sedge, scientifically known as Carex brysonii, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is also known as Impressed-Nerve Sedge and Ravine Sedge.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex brysonii Naczi
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Synonym: Carex impressinervia Bryson, Kral, &amp Manhart.
  • Group: Monocot

Common Names

  • Bryson's Sedge
  • Impressed-Nerve Sedge
  • Ravine Sedge

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
  • Growth Habit: Graminoid (grass-like)
  • Flower Color: Green, Yellow, Brown
  • Evergreen, assumes a green coloring in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Distribution and Habitat

While the provided text doesn't explicitly detail the geographic distribution of Carex brysonii, it does mention its absence from Idaho. Additional research is needed to determine its full range.

Ecological Role

Bryson's sedge can sometimes be confused with invasive sedges, like Deeprooted Sedge (Cyperus entrerianus). This highlights the importance of accurate identification. Some botanists introduced a foreign plant, called blue sedge, to Mississippi.