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broad looseflower sedge
Scientific Name: Carex laxiflora var. laxiflora
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex laxiflora: Broad Looseflower Sedge
Carex laxiflora, commonly known as broad looseflower sedge, is a variable taxon belonging to the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex laxiflora Lam.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: laxiflora
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: CALA19
- Subordinate Taxa: Carex laxiflora var. laxiflora, Carex laxiflora Lam. var. serrulata F.J. Herm.
- Common Names: Broad looseflower sedge, loose flower sedge, wood sedge, broad loose-flowered sedge, beach wood sedge.
Distribution and Habitat
Carex laxiflora is native to North America. Specific mentions include:
- Native to the Carolinas & Georgia
- CT, MA, ME, NH
- Allegany County, Maryland
- Wild New Jersey, Somerset County
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Plant Form: Graminoid
- Flower Color: green, yellow, brown
- Flower Arrangement
- Columnar Development: When growing these plants tend to go up, developing very little in width, and they tend to have a columnar development.
Ecology
Carex laxiflora can be found in wetland habitats. Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Carex laxiflora.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
- Discover Life: Biology, Natural History, Ecology, Identification and Distribution of Carex laxiflora