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lakeshore sedge
Scientific Name: Carex lenticularis var. lenticularis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lakeshore Sedge (Carex lenticularis)
Lakeshore sedge, scientifically known as Carex lenticularis, is a common species of sedge found across northern North America. It's recognized for its prevalence along lake and stream shorelines, especially in sandy, gravelly, or rocky areas.
Common Names
- Lakeshore Sedge
- Goosegrass Sedge
- Enander's Sedge
- Fewrib Sedge
- Kellogg Sedge
- Lens-fruited Sedge
- Shore Sedge
- Tufted Sedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex lenticularis Michx.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Synonyms:
- Carex kelloggii
- Subspecies/Varieties:
- Carex lenticularis var. lipocarpa
- Carex lenticularis var. lenticularis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to much of northern North America.
- Commonly found along lake and stream shorelines, particularly in sandy, gravelly, or rocky environments.
- Observed growing at a seep above 7000' near the junction with the Onion Creek Trail #368.
- Also found on the shoreline of Bigleow Lake, Siskiyou.
- Present in wetland environments including bogs.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Can grow up to 90 cm tall.
- Forms a dense tussock of leafy culms.
- Tends to go up with little width development, resulting in a columnar shape.
- Described as a perennial sedge.
- Is an evergreen.
Ecological Role
- Lakeshore sedge has a more extensive root system than its foliage suggests.
- Important component of habitat restoration and bank stabilization.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- May form sedge meadows.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution information.
- ITIS #: 527114