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Pacific brownish sedge

Scientific Name: Carex brunnescens ssp. pacifica

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex brunnescens subsp. pacifica

Also known as Pacific brownish sedge, this plant belongs to the sedge family (Cyperaceae).

Considerations for Pets

  • As a sedge, it is grass-like and could be attractive to grazing animals.
  • The plant bears fruit in the form of achenes, which are small and could be ingested.
  • The culms (stems) bear prickly spikelets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant bears fruit in the form of achenes, which are small and could be ingested.
  • The culms (stems) bear prickly spikelets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex brunnescens subsp. pacifica Kalela
  • Synonyms: The text mentions Carex brunnescens var. brunnescens, Carex brunnescens ssp. brunnescens, Carex leptalea ssp. pacifica, and the species is a part of the genus *Carex* within the section *Glareosae*.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Common Names: Pacific brownish sedge, brownish sedge, brown sedge
  • Japanese Name: Himekawazusuge (???????, ???)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This subspecies is associated with the Pacific region, specifically the Pacific Northwest.
  • It is also found in Pacific Maritime Montane regions.
  • A western species that can be found on Pacific Coast sand dunes.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is described as a pretty delicate plant.
  • The achenes (fruit) are enclosed within a sac-like structure and are brownish to pale-grey.
  • Forms densly clufted clumps from nonrhizomatous rootlocks.
  • Leaves are sedge-like, clustered at the base.
  • In summer triangular culms bear prickly brownish green elongated spikelets.

Cultivation

  • It can be cultivated outdoors, but avoid minimum temperatures below 15°C during late spring.
  • These plants don't like cold temperatures, therefore in the spring it is best to place them outside only when the minimum temperatures go past 15°C.
  • Growing in the house or in a warmed greenhouse is suggested when the minimum temperatures go past 15°C.
  • Prefers "Sole pieno" (full sun).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned in connection with the Sedge Wren (Cistothorus platensis).

Further Information

  • "Field Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific Northwest" (Oregon State University Press) is referenced as a source.
  • The text mentions a plant database for Pacific brownish sedge Natives Cyperaceae.