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capitate sedge

Scientific Name: Carex capitata ssp. arctogena

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: NH (head-like sedge)

       

Carex capitata - Capitate Sedge

Carex capitata is a species of sedge known by the common name capitate sedge. It is a perennial sedge that typically forms tufts of multiple culms and leaves, growing about 1-2 feet tall and spanning about 1 foot across.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a sedge.
  • The leaves form tufts of multiple culms and leaves.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a sedge.
  • The leaves form tufts of multiple culms and leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex capitata L.
  • Common Name: Capitate Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Synonyms: Vignea (based on provided text showing SYN: Vignea UK: Capitate sedge )
  • Subspecies: Carex capitata L. subsp. arctogena (Harry Sm.) Hiitonen

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex capitata has a circumboreal distribution.
  • It grows in wet places, particularly in boreal forests.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Alberta.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial sedge.
  • Grows 20 to 60 cm tall from ascending rootstocks.
  • Typically forms tufts of multiple culms and leaves, spanning about 1 foot across.
  • Culms are erect.

Related Resources

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • CONN Herbarium
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • NatureServe
  • USDA Forest Service, RMRS, Ogden: Field guide to Intermountain sedges. General Technical Report RMS-GTR-10.