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Blue Ridge sedge
Scientific Name: Carex lucorum var. austrolucorum
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Blue Ridge Sedge (Carex lucorum)
Blue Ridge Sedge, scientifically known as Carex lucorum, is a native sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex lucorum Willd. ex Link var. lucorum
- Common Name: Blue Ridge Sedge
- Family (Scientific): Cyperaceae
- Family (Common): Sedge
- Synonyms: Carex michiganensis, Carex pensylvanica var. distans
Distribution and Habitat
Blue Ridge Sedge is native to open woodlands and forests. It is found in the Blue Ridge province of southwestern North Carolina, northwestern South Carolina, and northeastern Georgia. It prefers dry, well-drained, sandy soils.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Graminoid plant form.
- Flower color: green, yellow, brown.
- Flower Arrangement: Spike.
Ecological Role
This sedge is a component of the herbaceous cover in the Virginia Blue Ridge, where it can be prevalent in Mount Rogers - Whitetop areas. It may also be found in sedge or bog meadows in the Appalachians.
Quirky Facts
- There is a cultivar of a related sedge, CAREX plantaginea 'Blue Ridge', noted for its golden brown spikes and shiny, evergreen broad leaves.
Further Information
For more information, you can visit the Discover Life page about Carex lucorum. Plant database entries are also available.