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Kaibab sedge
Scientific Name: Carex curatorum
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Kaibab Sedge (Carex curatorum)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a graminoid, a type of grass-like plant.
- It propagates using small seeds that could pose a choking hazard.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a graminoid, a type of grass-like plant.
- It propagates using small seeds that could pose a choking hazard.
Common Names
- Kaibab Sedge
- Canyonlands Sedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex curatorum Stacey
- Genus: Carex L.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonyms:
- Carex haysii S.L. Welsh
- Carex scirpoidea Michx. var.
- Carex scirpoidea var. curatorum (Stacey) Cronq.
- Accepted Symbol: CACU4
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to a small area (12 square miles) on the Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona.
- Found at high elevations (e.g., Bear Lake, 2778 m).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Graminoid
- Perennial
Ecology
- It's a component of the diet of animals like the musk ox.
- Found in areas that also support forbs.
Further Information
- A species record exists at: http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonnames/id198632/
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a related resource.
- US Forest Service, Kaibab National Forest, is a relevant source of information.