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clustered sedge

Scientific Name: Carex cumulata

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: CT (clustered sedge), IN (clustered sedge), NH (pi

       

Clustered Sedge (Carex species)

The provided text discusses multiple species of sedge, primarily focusing on Carex praegracilis and Carex cumulata. Sedges are grass-like plants belonging to the Carex genus.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The text mentions that Carex praegracilis forms a thick, sod-like groundcover, and it is used as an ornamental grass. This implies it's commonly found in gardens and potentially accessible to pets and children.
  • The text mentions sedges having aerial flattened, yellowish-brown spikelets, clustered around the ends of branches. These could be a potential choking hazard for small children or pets.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Carex praegracilis: Also known as clustered field sedge, field sedge, and expressway sedge.
  • Carex cumulata: Also known as clustered sedge.
  • Carex arcta: Known as northern cluster sedge.
  • Carex aggregata: Known as smooth clustered sedge.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Carex
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex cumulata is confined to northeastern North America and is rare and protected in some New England states.
  • Carex arcta is native to northern North America, including most of Canada.
  • Carex praegracilis is a California native. It is used in Southern California front yards.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Carex praegracilis is described as a creeping, fine-textured evergreen sedge that forms a thick sod-like groundcover. It's also described as a short, rich green sedge.
  • Sedges generally are annual or mostly perennial grass-like plants.

Quirky Facts

  • The specific name cumulata refers to the way the spikelets are piled up, like cumulus clouds, at the top of the stem.

Alternative Uses

  • Carex praegracilis can be used as an alternative to turf grass or as an accent plant.
  • Carex praegracilis can be used as a transitional plant.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Endangered Resces Program
  • Discover Life
  • TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)