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shoreline sedge

Scientific Name: Carex hyalinolepis

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: PA (shore-line sedge)

       

Shoreline Sedge (Carex hyalinolepis)

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a type of sedge, which are often grass-like in appearance. Grasses can sometimes be tempting for pets to chew on, and it's always best to monitor your pets if they are around any plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex hyalinolepis Steud.
  • Common Name: Shoreline Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Carex impressa, Carex lacustris var. laxiflora, Carex riparia, Carex riparia var.
  • The proposed variant Carex lacustris var. laxiflora (Dewey) is considered a synonym by ITIS.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found primarily in coastal plain environments.
  • Grows in regularly flooded and drained coastal sedge areas.
  • Most common shoreline sedge in PNW (Pacific Northwest).

Ecological Role

  • Lyngbye's sedge (another type of sedge, mentioned in relation to shoreline sedge), is important for estuary restoration because it dominates shorelines and provides critical nutrient inputs in areas where juvenile salmonids feed. (Likely that Shoreline Sedge plays a similar role in its own environment)
  • Can form nearly monospecific herb dominance in some stands, possibly influenced by fire.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A broadleaf sedge, considered a graminoid.
  • Forms large clumps or colonies with well-developed rhizomes.
  • Herbaceous plant with narrow leaves originating at the base.
  • Flower color: Green

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Grizzly bears graze on shoreline sedges.
  • Mentioned in the context of shoreline dunes alongside Ammophila arenaria (white dunes) and Carex arenaria (sand sedge).
  • Sedge Warblers can be found singing within areas where sedges grow.

Resources and Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • USDA Agricultural Research Service: Source of plant identification and information.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Confirms synonymy of Carex lacustris var. laxiflora.