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lesser saltmarsh sedge

Scientific Name: Carex glareosa ssp. pribylovensis

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Lesser Saltmarsh Sedge: A Detailed Look

This page provides information about Carex glareosa, commonly known as lesser saltmarsh sedge. Read on to discover its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a sedge, which means it may have sharp edges or be coarse to the touch.

Considerations for Children

  • As a sedge, this plant may have sharp edges or be coarse to the touch.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Carex glareosa Schkuhr ex Wahlenb.
  • Common Names: Lesser Saltmarsh Sedge, Weak Cluster Sedge

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Carex L.
  • Species: Carex glareosa Schkuhr ex Wahlenb.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Subspecies: Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa
  • Synonyms: lesser saltmarsh sedge (Tande & Lipkin, 2003)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex glareosa is found in saltmarsh environments.
  • It grows from sea level to a few meters in elevation.
  • It is also found in sand dunes and freshwater marshes.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Lesser Saltmarsh Sedge is medium in size.
  • It remains green throughout the year (evergreen).

Ecological Role

  • Increased populations of Lesser Snow Geese (LSGO) can lead to the degradation of coastal salt marsh and sedge meadow habitats where Carex glareosa is found.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • Project Runeberg (runeberg.org/, Sweden)