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Enander's sedge
Scientific Name: Carex lenticularis var. dolia
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Enander's Sedge: A Detailed Look
Explore the characteristics, distribution, and ecological significance of Enander's Sedge (Carex lenticularis var. dolia), a wetland plant of considerable interest.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Carex lenticularis Michx. var. dolia (M.E. Jones) L.A. Standl.
- Common Names: Enander's sedge, goose grass sedge, lakeshore sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Rank: Variety
Nomenclature and Synonyms
- Synonyms:
- Carex enanderi Hultén
- Carex eurystachya F.J. Hermann
- Alternative combinations and names:
- Carex lenticularis Michx.
- Carex lenticularis var. impressa
- Carex lenticularis var. lipocarpa
Distribution and Habitat
Enander's sedge is a wetland species. It is known to occur in Yukon's Kluane National Park, often found along creeks and near the Alsek River. It can also dominate marsh communities.
Morphological Characteristics
Enander's sedge is described as a tall, erect sedge.
Ecological Role
In marsh communities, Enander's sedge can be a dominant species, sometimes found alongside water sedge (Carex aquatilis) or cotton-grasses (Eriophorum spp.).
Further Information
For more information, consider exploring:
- ResearchGate for wetland sedges of Alaska
- International Plant Propagating Grasses, Rushes, and Sedges
- Grasses and Sedges of the Colockum Experimental Range