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sandywoods sedge
Scientific Name: Carex dasycarpa
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: GA (velvet sedge)
Carex dasycarpa
Also known as sandywoods sedge or velvet sedge, Carex dasycarpa is a graminoid plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has small parts that may present a choking hazard if ingested.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Cyperaceae
Synonyms and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Carex dasycarpa Muhlenberg
- Common Names: sandywoods sedge, velvet sedge, sandy woods sedge
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex dasycarpa is often found in sandy woods and clearings.
- It thrives in part shade to partly sunny conditions and prefers moist or dry sandy environments.
- It's also found in dry barrens (partly forested, upland).
- Specific locations mentioned include Florida.
Morphological Characteristics
- Plant Form: Graminoid
- Flower Color: green, yellow, brown
- Flower Arrangement: Spike
Ecological Role
- This sedge has great landscape potential as a woodland groundcover.
Cultivation
- During the spring, regular fertilization with nitrogen and potassium-rich fertilizer is recommended.
- During the growing season, fertilization every 15-20 days with a houseplant fertilizer is beneficial.
Associations
- Associated species include Cyperus lupulinus (slender nut sedge) and Koeleria in habitats such as sandstone outcrops, sandy slopes, and open, sandy woods.
Further Information
- Specimen details can be viewed in the USF Herbarium Specimen.
- Additional information may be available in the Encyclopedia of Life.