No images found for this plant ID: 7068.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "7068" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
silvery sedge
Scientific Name: Carex canescens
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Silvery Sedge (Carex canescens)
Silvery Sedge, scientifically known as Carex canescens, is a sedge species with several common names, including Grey Bog Sedge and Hoary Sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex canescens L.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Carex curta, Carex canescens ssp. canescens, Carex argyrantha
- Subspecies: Carex canescens ssp. disjuncta (Fernald) Toivonen
- Section: glareosae
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in various locations, including Caroline County, Maryland, High Lake, Strawberry Mt. Wilderness and Iceland.
- Often found in wetland environments like marshes and fens.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clump-forming grass-like herb.
- Forms densely tufted perennials from a short, black base.
- Inflorescence consists of 4 to 8 spikes.
- Perigynia are oval-elliptic in shape.
Ecological Role
- Can be a dominant species in certain saturated peat environments.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in the context of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) such as the montane sedge-skipper (Oreisplanus perornata) and silver sedge-skipper.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's name is referenced in lyrics, artists, and songs, indicating its cultural presence.
- Some varieties, like Carex 'Silver Sceptre', are prized for their ornamental value, with leaves edged in white or silvery margins.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: Symbol CACA11
- Encyclopedia of Life: Contains articles about Carex canescens subsp. canescens.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex canescens.
- The Herbarium of The Morton Arboretum