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Heller's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex helleri

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex helleri: Heller's Sedge

Carex helleri, commonly known as Heller's sedge or Sierra sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex helleri Mack.
  • Common Names: Heller's sedge, Sierra sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedges)
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

Carex helleri is native to eastern California and western Nevada. It typically grows in rocky areas.

Morphological Characteristics

This plant is a perennial graminoid, meaning it lives for more than two years and resembles grass in form. It is evergreen and medium in size.

Associated Species and Habitats

Carex helleri can be found in various habitats, including:

  • Heller's sedge fell-fields
  • Associations with Parry rush
  • Alongside low shrubs such as Betula glandulosa, Salix arctophila, Rhododendron spp., and Vaccinium spp.

Further Information

For more detailed information about Carex helleri, you can refer to the following resources:

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • CalPhotos