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northeastern sedge
Scientific Name: Carex cryptolepis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IL (sedge), PA (northeastern sedge)
Northeastern Sedge (Carex cryptolepis)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant can be found in wetland areas.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Carex cryptolepis Mack.
- Common Names: Northeastern Sedge, Hidden Scaled Sedge, Small Yellow Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonym: Carex flava var. fertilis
- USDA Symbol: CACR9
- ITIS #: 39563
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America (L48).
- Specifically mentioned in Northeastern Illinois, Northwestern Indiana, Northeastern Ohio, Northeastern British Columbia, Northeastern Oregon, and Northeastern Victoria (Australia).
- Grows in wetland habitats, sedge meadows, marshes, and fens.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clump-forming.
- Terminal spike, usually all staminate.
- 2 to 5 short androgynous or pistillate spikes.
- Lower leaf sheaths pubescent.
Ecological Role
- Found in natural and restored sedge meadows.
- Can be an alternative to Liriope in native plant gardens.
Similar Species
- Very similar to yellow-green sedge (Carex flava) and Carex viridula. Distinguished by pale carpellate scales.
Further Information
- Discover Life page about Carex cryptolepis.
- Sedges (Carex spp.) of the Chicago Region, ResearchGate.