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northern sedge
Scientific Name: Carex deflexa
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex concinna - Low Northern Sedge
Carex concinna is a sedge species known by the common names low northern sedge, northern elegant sedge, beauty sedge, and beautiful sedge. It is a member of the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex concinna R. Br.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: concinna
- Common Names: low northern sedge, northern elegant sedge, beauty sedge, beautiful sedge
Distribution and Habitat
Carex concinna has a northern distribution. It's found in a broad range of habitat types and is associated with northern sedge meadows, including those found in Wisconsin, along wet sandbars, and in other regions mentioned below.
- Found in New England
- Associated with Northern Sedge Meadows in Wisconsin
- Also found in locations with wet sandbars (e.g., Mackinac)
Morphological Characteristics
- A member of the sedge family (Cyperaceae).
- Typically grows to about 8 to 20 inches (20 to 50 cm) tall.
- Does not grow in tussocks.
Ecology
- Often found in sedge meadows which can grade into shallow marshes, calcareous fens, wet prairies and bogs.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The yellow rail is a focal species of concern associated with shallowly flooded emergent wetlands, most commonly sedge meadows.
- The Northern Sedge Locust (Stethophyma gracile) has been observed near this plant.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex concinna.
- USDA Forest Service FEIS database: Contains information on distribution, wildlife management, ecology, and habitat.