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creeping sedge

Scientific Name: Carex chordorrhiza

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: IA (cordroot sedge), IL (cordroot sedge), IN (cree

       

Creeping Sedge (Carex chordorrhiza)

Carex chordorrhiza, commonly known as creeping sedge or string sedge, is a perennial plant prized for its groundcover capabilities and adaptability to various conditions.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some varieties, such as variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta &#39Variegata&#39), have broad leaves that might be tempting for pets to chew on.
  • Other varieties like dwarf bronze creeping sedge (Carex berggrenii), are low growing which might make it accessible to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • Certain sedges, like Carex laxiculmis, form mounds of foliage, which might be attractive to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex chordorrhiza Ehrh. ex L. f.
  • Common Names: Creeping sedge, string sedge, rope root sedge.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex chordorrhiza has a Holarctic distribution.
  • It is found in communities such as the sphagnum moss (Sphagnum spp.) community on the Kenai Lowlands.
  • Some Carex species, such as Carex laxiculmis, are native to eastern North America.
  • Some varieties like Carex siderosticha are native to woodland mountain areas in Japan, China and Korea.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • The name chordorrhiza means "with cord-like roots," referring to the vegetative stems that become prostrate.
  • Carex laxiculmis is a petite perennial sedge that forms mounds of lush foliage, typically around a foot tall.
  • Carex pansa (Pacific dune sedge) is a strong creeping sedge that forms meadows.

Quirky Facts

  • Some species are well-mannered shade perennial mounders perfect for edging walkways.

Related Varieties

  • Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta &#39Variegata&#39)
  • Variegated broadleaved creeping sedge
  • Carex glauca
  • Carex laxiculmis &#39Bunny Blue&#39
  • Dwarf bronze creeping sedge (Carex berggrenii)
  • Carex siderosticha &#39Island Brocade&#39
  • Pacific dune sedge (Carex pansa)

Further Information

  • Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife: www.mass.gov/nhesp
  • RHS (for information on Carex siderosticta &#39Variegata&#39)