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smoothcone sedge
Scientific Name: Carex laeviconica
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Smooth-cone Sedge (Carex laeviconica)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a sedge. Sedge leaves are narrow.
- The text mentions "smooth edges" of the leaves, which, depending on sharpness, could be a minor irritant.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a sedge. Sedge leaves are narrow.
- The text mentions "smooth edges" of the leaves, which, depending on sharpness, could be a minor irritant.
Carex laeviconica, commonly known as smooth-cone sedge, is a wild species of sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex laeviconica Dewey
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonyms:
- Carex aristata var. laeviconica
Common Names
- Smooth-cone sedge
- Smoothcone sedge
- Plains slough sedge
- Smoothfruit sedge
Distribution and Habitat
- The species is native to North America.
- It can be found in wetland habitats.
- It can be found in old fields with abundant grasses and sedges.
Growth Habit
- Herb
- Perennial sedge
Additional Information
- TERMIUM, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank, includes information on Carex laeviconica.
- It has an OBL (obligate wetland) status, meaning it almost always occurs in wetlands.
- Prairie Farm seed mixes may contain Carex laeviconica.