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cleft sedge
Scientific Name: Carex fissuricola
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cleft Sedge (Carex fissuricola)
Cleft Sedge, scientifically known as Carex fissuricola, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex. It is also known by the common name Canyon Sedge.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is grass-like, which might attract the attention of grazing pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex fissuricola Mack.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Fissuricola (implied based on context, but not explicitly stated as a synonym)
Distribution and Habitat
- Mentioned as being present in Sierra County, CA, US.
- Associated with wetland environments.
- Also mentioned in Alpine County, CA, US.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a perennial grasslike herb.
- Stems are noted as being solid.
- Leaves are narrow and grasslike.
- Flowers have styles that are undivided or cleft into 2-3 parts.
- Mention of 2 stamens and an ovary surmounted by a 2-cleft style.
Additional Information
- The accepted symbol for Cleft Sedge is CAFI2.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex fissuricola.
- VegBank is mentioned, but in the context of scheduled maintenance.
- The Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Botany, has a photo available (BY-NC-SA 3.0).