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Emory's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex emoryi

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: NY (Emory's sedge)

       

Emory's Sedge (Carex emoryi)

Carex emoryi, commonly known as Emory's sedge or riverbank tussock sedge, is a perennial plant belonging to the sedge family. It is known for forming dense colonies in wetland environments.

Considerations for Pets

  • Emory's sedge has grass-like leaves that may be tempting for pets to chew on.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex emoryi Dewey
  • Common Names: Emory's sedge, riverbank tussock sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Carex millegrana Holm
    • Carex stricta var. elongata (Boeckeler)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Canada, the United States, and the States of Chihuahua and Coahuila.
  • Primarily found in wetland habitats.
  • Occurs in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
  • Found in locations in New York, but with a very restricted range and few individuals.

Ecological Role

  • Forms dense patches in shaded beaches, potentially extending into adjacent floodplain forest communities.
  • Its aggressive root system can help to hold shorelines.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grass-like perennial that forms colonial patches.
  • Forms dense colonies from underground rhizomes.
  • Bases of the plants are red-brown.
  • New leaves are bright green, with mature leaves being straw-colored.
  • Leaves are 3-6 mm wide with smooth bases.
  • Stems (culms) are smooth to roughly triangular, ranging from 3-11.5 dm in height.
  • Typically grows to a height of 16-44 inches (approximately 40-100 cm).

Additional Information

  • Prefers seasonal flooding and moist to saturated soil conditions. Can tolerate occasionally dry soil.
  • Grows in zones 5-9.

Resources

  • USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • NYNHP Conservation Guide - Emory's Sedge (Carex emoryi)
  • Dave's Garden