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northern bog sedge
Scientific Name: Carex gynocrates
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: ME (northern bog sedge), NY (northern bog sedge)
Northern Bog Sedge (Carex gynocrates)
The Northern Bog Sedge, scientifically known as Carex gynocrates, is a fascinating plant with a specific ecological niche. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, habitat, and other interesting facts.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Carex gynocrates
- Common Names: Northern Bog Sedge, Yellow Bog Sedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: gynocrates
- Synonyms: Carex dioica, Carex dioica ssp. gynocrates, Carex dioica var. gynocrates, Carex parallela
Distribution and Habitat
- The Northern Bog Sedge has a circumboreal distribution, meaning it's found in high-latitude regions around the globe.
- It is relatively common in subarctic areas.
- In New England, it is primarily found in Maine.
- It thrives in peaty soils, circumneutral fens, and Thuja swamps.
- Specific habitats include upland sphagnum bogs.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Habit: Herb
- Duration: Perennial
- Blooms: June - August
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Northern Bog Lemming (Synaptomys borealis) feeds on grasses and sedges, including Carex gynocrates.
Additional Information
- This plant is considered rare in some regions.
- Further survey work is needed to assess historical locations.
- The USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is a valuable resource for more information.