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ebony sedge
Scientific Name: Carex ebenea
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ebony Sedge (Carex eburnea)
Ebony Sedge, also known as Black Sedge, Bristleleaf Sedge, or Ivory Sedge, is a versatile plant often used as a ground cover.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Ebony Sedge has wiry leaves and stems.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that Ebony Sedge has wiry leaves and stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex eburnea Boott
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Carex ebenea Rydb. (Note: Some sources use 'ebenea' instead of 'eburnea')
Distribution and Habitat
- Ebony Sedge is found in moist meadows, limestone bedrock, cobble, and marly fens.
- It is rare in conifer or mixed forests and can also be found in stable dunes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Ebony Sedge is a short (less than 50 cm), fragile sedge that grows from creeping runners (stolons).
- It has very narrow and wiry leaves and stems.
- It forms small clumps, typically 10-40 cm in height.
- It has delicate pale green bristly needle-like leaves.
Ecological Role
- It thrives in neutral soil environments.
- It can be grown as a tough ground cover, performing well under shade or sun.
Cultivation
- Regular cutting back during the growing season is possible.
- Fertilization during spring with a fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium is recommended.
Associations
- Frequently associated with beauty sedge, dwarf lake iris, butterwort, and northern white cedar.
Conservation Status
- Pennsylvania: Endangered, State Rank: S1 (critically imperiled)
- Global Rank: G5 (secure)
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
- Discover Life
- Flora of North America