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northern long sedge
Scientific Name: Carex folliculata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IN (long sedge)
Carex folliculata: Northern Long Sedge
Carex folliculata, commonly known as Northern Long Sedge, is a plant with potential antioxidant properties and possible use as a food additive. It is found in various locations across North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex folliculata L.
- Common Names: Northern Long Sedge, Long Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to northern North America.
- Found in locations such as Garrett Co. and Cecil Co., Maryland.
- Also found along the coast of Scandinavia, northern Russia, and the eastern seaboard of North America.
- Observed in New York.
- Occurs in saltmarshes and crevices of rock on rocky sea shores.
Morphological Characteristics
- Leaves 3 cm long and 10 mm wide.
Ecological Role
- Frequently found around the coast of Co. Down.
Additional Information
- Compounds with antioxidant properties have been found in Carex folliculata. These have potential health benefits and could be used as food additives. Seeds of Carex folliculata were found to have five flavonoids.
Further Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- New York City Dept. of Parks