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ravine sedge

Scientific Name: Carex impressinervia

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex impressinervia: Ravine Sedge

Carex impressinervia, commonly known as ravine sedge or impressed-nerve sedge, is a graminoid plant found in specific habitats. This page provides information on its classification, distribution, and ecological role.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is a sedge, and sedges as a family can sometimes have sharp edges to their leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex impressinervia Bryson, Kral &amp Manhart
  • Common Names: Ravine sedge, Impressed-nerve sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex impressinervia is found in ravine habitats.
  • It is associated with cleared-ravine sedge habitats.
  • A photographic location is mentioned at a sandstone ravine at Shades State Park.
  • It has been found at Spivey Creek Ravine above Ernestville, Unicoi County, Tennessee.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Carex impressinervia is a perennial sedge.
  • It consists of rosettes of basal leaves.
  • The plant form is graminoid.
  • The flower color is green.
  • It forms 1' clumps of lush shaggy foliage.

Ecology

  • It is found in Tilio-Acerion ravine forests.
  • It is found in sedge meadows, floodplains and ravine tributaries

Watering

  • The text mentions the plant needs regular watering, keeping the soil moist. Water often, every 0-1 weeks.

Further Information

  • The USDA Agricultural Research Service is a source of information and images.