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Sierra hare sedge

Scientific Name: Carex leporinella

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Carex leporinella

Carex leporinella, commonly known as Sierra hare sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex leporinella Mack.
  • Common Name: Sierra hare sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This sedge is native to the western United States.
  • It has been observed on slopes at the base of the Adams Glacier, Mt. Adams, at elevations between 6200 and 6600 feet.
  • It's found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, including California and western Nevada.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial, meaning it grows year after year.

Habitat Preferences

  • Prefers a sunny location with several hours of direct sunlight daily.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Sierra Nevada snowshoe hare feeds on sedges.
  • The name of the sedge shares a root with the Leadwing Coachman or Hare's Ear fly, which is used to imitate the ability of a hare to avoid predators.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex leporinella.
  • USDA-NRCS provides information on sedges.
  • Oregon State provides a field guide to the sedges of the Pacific Northwest.