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broad looseflower sedge
Scientific Name: Carex laxiflora var. serrulata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: NY (loose-flowered sedge)
Carex laxiflora
Also known as broad looseflower sedge, wood sedge, or broad loose-flowered sedge, Carex laxiflora is a variable taxon belonging to the sedge family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex laxiflora Lam.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonym: CALA19 (USDA Symbol)
- Subordinate Taxa: Carex laxiflora Lam. var. laxiflora, Carex laxiflora Lam. var. serrulata F.J. Herm.
- Other Common Names: loose flower sedge, beech wood sedge
- Genus: Carex L.
- Species: laxiflora
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Specifically mentioned as native to the Carolinas & Georgia, and found in CT, MA, ME, and NH.
- Found in Allegany County, Maryland.
Morphological Characteristics
- Graminoid plant form.
- Perennial.
- Monoecious.
- Flower colors: green, yellow, brown.
- Flower Arrangement: Not specified in detail.
Ecology
- The plant is associated with wetland environments.
Cultivation
- Requires regular watering (every 0-1 weeks).
- Prefers slightly moist soil.
- Benefits from fertilization rich with nitrogen and potassium during the spring.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex laxiflora.
- Images available from USDA Agricultural Research Service, taken by Charles T. Bryson.