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hirsute sedge
Scientific Name: Carex complanata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hirsute Sedge (Carex complanata)
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the sedge family (Cyperaceae), Carex complanata shares characteristics with grasses.
- The term "hirsute" refers to the pubescent (fuzzy) leaf blades.
Considerations for Children
- As a member of the sedge family (Cyperaceae), Carex complanata shares characteristics with grasses.
- The term "hirsute" refers to the pubescent (fuzzy) leaf blades.
Common Names
- Hirsute Sedge
- Fuzzy Wuzzy Sedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex complanata Torr. & Hook.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Carex hirsutella (formerly combined with Carex complanata)
- Carex triceps Michx. (misapplied)
- Carex hirsuta Willd.
Distribution and Habitat
- Typically found on drier soils of forests and woodlands.
- Observed in Wicomico Co., Maryland.
- Not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A perennial graminoid, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- Recognizable by its conspicuously pubescent (hairy) leaf blades.
- The fruit resembles Carex hirsutella, but can be distinguished by its red stem.
Ecological Role
- It can grow into a solid stand if conditions are favorable.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in association with Pin Oak and Green Ash habitats.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Doug Goldman.
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Carex complanata.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden New York Metropolitan Flora Project (NYMF).
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- Biolog.cz