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thinfruit sedge

Scientific Name: Carex flaccosperma

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex flaccosperma - Thinfruit Sedge

Carex flaccosperma, commonly known as Thinfruit Sedge, is a graminoid belonging to the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex flaccosperma Dewey
  • Common Name: Thinfruit Sedge, Blue Wood Sedge, Flaccid Fruit Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Synonym: USDA Symbol: CAFL3
  • Varieties:
    • Carex flaccosperma var. flaccosperma
    • Carex flaccosperma var. glaucodea

Distribution and Habitat

This sedge is native to the L48 region of the United States (N). It is also found in states such as Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. It is often found in field locations.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Plant Form: Graminoid
  • Foliage: Gray-green
  • Flower Color: Green, Yellow, Brown
  • Flower Arrangement: Spike
  • Leaves can exhibit a blue colour similar to some other varieties of Carex.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is sometimes called "blue wood sedge" because it has blue leaves.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • Britton, N.L., and
  • USDA NRCS