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Congdon's sedge
Scientific Name: Carex congdonii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Congdon's Sedge (Carex congdonii)
Congdon's sedge, scientifically known as Carex congdonii L.H. Bailey, is a perennial graminoid (grass-like) plant. It is also referred to simply as Congdon's sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Carex L.
- Species: Carex congdonii L.H. Bailey
- Family: Cyperaceae (the sedges)
Distribution and Habitat
- Congdon's sedge is found in California, including the Sierra Nevada region.
- It is known to grow on high alpine dry slopes, especially talus slopes.
- It is a special status plant in Yosemite.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial, grass-like herb.
- It has a robust, bunched or tussock-like habit.
Ecological Role
- Congdon's sedge talus is a habitat type.
Quirky Facts
- The "type locality" of Congdon's sedge, the place where it was first identified and described, is Bishop's.
Further Information
- Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation.