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Lapland sedge
Scientific Name: Carex lapponica
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lapland Sedge (Carex lapponica)
Lapland sedge, scientifically known as Carex lapponica, is a perennial graminoid plant belonging to the Sedge family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex lapponica O.F. Lang
- Common Name: Lapland Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonym: Carex canescens var. subloliacea
Distribution and Habitat
Lapland sedge is native to various regions including:
- North America: L48 (N), AK (N)
- Lapland
- Swedish Lapland
- Idaho
It is commonly found in wet environments such as swamps, wetlands, sedge-lined streams, ponds, and tundra habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Graminoid plant type
- Perennial duration
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lapland Longspurs utilize sedge-lined areas for breeding and nesting.
- Mentioned in reference to fishing with a 'Sedge Emerger' pattern.
Further Information
Additional information on Lapland sedge can be found at:
- USDA PLANTS Database
- The Plant List
- ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
- BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
- WikiSpecies
- Discover Life
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna