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Blue Ridge sedge
Scientific Name: Carex lucorum var. lucorum
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 plant belonging to the sedge family. This versatile plant is known by several common names, including Blue Ridge sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex lucorum Willd. ex Link var. lucorum
- Common Name: Blue Ridge sedge
- Family (Scientific): Cyperaceae
- Family (Common): Sedge
- Genus: Carex
- Species: lucorum
- Subspecies: var. lucorum
- Synonyms: Carex michiganensis, Carex pensylvanica var. distans
Distribution and Habitat
This sedge is native to specific regions, including:
- The Blue Ridge province of southwestern North Carolina
- Northwestern South Carolina
- Northeastern Georgia
It thrives in open woodlands, forests, and grasslands, preferring dry, well-drained, sandy soils.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Graminoid plant form.
- Flowers are green, yellow, or brown, arranged in spikes.
- "CAREX plantaginea 'Blue Ridge'" variety features golden brown spikes, evergreen shiny broad leaves, and is a vigorous selection.
Quirky Facts
Carex lucorum is found in areas near Winston Salem, NC, including in developments near "Sedge Meadow Dr." and "Brooks Edge Dr."
Further Information
For more detailed information, you can explore resources like:
- Discover Life's page on Carex lucorum: provides details on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Plant database entries: offer detailed information, such as the one mentioned with 6 data details.