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Chapman's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex chapmanii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: TN (Chapman's sedge)

       

Chapman's Sedge (Carex chapmanii)

Learn more about Chapman's Sedge, a fascinating member of the plant kingdom. This page provides a comprehensive overview of its characteristics, distribution, and ecological role.

Common Names

  • Chapman's Sedge

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex chapmanii Steud.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Genus: Carex L.
  • Rank: Species
  • Nomencl. ref.: Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2(8-9): 222. 1855 10-11 Apr 1855

Distribution and Habitat

  • Chapman's Sedge is reported from wet pine savannas (VWLPS).
  • It occurs in Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Tennessee (TN), and Virginia (VA).

Ecological Role

  • Conservation status: W1 S3, G3

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Chapman's Sedge is a graminoid, which means it resembles grass.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • Flowers are green or yellow.

Associations and Interactions

  • Zebras, particularly Chapman's Zebra, graze on sedges, including Carex chapmanii, as part of their diet.