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Henderson's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex hendersonii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Henderson's Sedge (Carex hendersonii)

Discover the details of Henderson's Sedge, a fascinating plant with various uses and growing instructions readily available. This comprehensive guide covers everything from its scientific classification to its distribution and habitat.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Carex hendersonii L.H. Bailey
  • Common Names: Henderson's Sedge, Timber Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Genus: Carex
  • Kingdom: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be plantae.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

Henderson's Sedge is found in the northern Oregon Coast Range, including Saddle Mt. State Park, and potentially on southern Vancouver Island. It is also considered a Northwest native plant.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It's a graminoid with green foliage and green flowers.
  • It can grow to an average height of 3 feet (90 cm) or 1-2 ft in some conditions.
  • It is a perennial herb.
  • It flowers from May to June.
  • It is deciduous.

Ecological Role

Henderson's sedge is associated with wetland habitats. It is also found growing along with other aquatic vegetation in Henderson Lake, St. Martin Parish.

Interactions with other organisms

  • It is important to be aware that some people may be allergic to the sedge family (Cyperaceae).

    • Related Species

  • Two similar species include woodrush sedge (C. ablata) and different-nerve sedge (Carex heteroneura).

    • Further Information

    • Learn more about growing Henderson's Sedge and its planting care from real gardeners.
    • Find Henderson's Sedge for sale at nearby retailers and online sites.