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Carex diluta
Scientific Name: Carex diluta
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex diluta
Carex diluta, authored by M. Bieb, is a species of sedge belonging to the genus Carex.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex diluta M. Bieb.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedges)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Carex hornschuchiana var. diluta
- Carex fissirostris (considered a synonym in some classifications)
- Subspecies: Carex diluta subsp. fissirostris (Ball) Maire & Weiller
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex diluta is found across a wide range, including:
- Central and Southern Russia
- Turkey
- Iraq
- Iran
- Caucasus
- Turkmenistan
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Kashmir
- India
- Specific habitats include salt meadows and steppes, with an altitude range of 20-2000 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- Culms (stems) typically range from 15 to 55 cm in height.
- Leaves are mostly basal, with pale to dark brown sheaths.
- Blades are present on flowering stems.
Ecological Role
- Carex fissirostris, sometimes considered a synonym or subspecies of Carex diluta, has a very restricted range (approximately 500 km2).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Carex diluta can hybridize with Carex distans. The hybrid Carex diluta x C. distans has been found in Armenia.
Further Information
- Information can be found in the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, provided by The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- The European Nature Information System (EUNIS) also contains information on Carex diluta.
- Specimens are held at the Herbier de l'Université Montpellier II (MPU).