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cypress swamp sedge
Scientific Name: Carex joorii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: KY (cypress-swamp sedge), NJ (cypress-swamp sedge)
Carex joorii - Cypress Swamp Sedge
Carex joorii, commonly known as Cypress Swamp Sedge, is a herbaceous perennial found in wetland environments. This plant belongs to the Cyperaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This sedge has sharp edges.
- The plant has small seeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex joorii L.H. Bailey
- Common Name: Cypress Swamp Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Africa.
- Found in the southeastern United States.
- Grows in cypress swamps.
- Typically rooted on the bases of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) trunks.
- Prefers wet areas such as lakeshores, stream shores, marshes, swamps, and fens.
Morphological Characteristics
- Herbaceous perennial.
- Graminoid plant form.
- Forms tall stands of reed-like swamp vegetation.
- Green foliage.
- Green, yellow, or brown flowers.
Ecology
- Notable shade tolerance.
- Found in seasonally to permanently inundated wetlands.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Provides habitat for birds in wetland areas.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- USDA Agricultural Research Service