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Manhart's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex manhartii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: GA (Manhart sedge), TN (Manhart's sedge)

       

Manhart's Sedge (Carex manhartii)

Manhart's Sedge, scientifically known as Carex manhartii Bryson, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the sedge family.

Considerations for Pets

Based on available information, Manhart's Sedge is considered unsafe for dogs and cats.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Carex manhartii Bryson
  • Common Name: Manhart's Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Kingdom: (Not explicitly mentioned, but implied as Plantae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Manhart's Sedge has been found in West Virginia and Randolph County.
  • It has also been noted in Rich Cove Forests, particularly in Queens Creek Cove.
  • It is also listed as not being found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
  • Growth Habit: Graminoid (grass-like)
  • Flower Color: Green, yellow
  • Leaf Type: Simple
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Monocot/Dicot: Monocot

Ecological Information

  • Globally rare Manhart's sedge (Carex mahartii) (G3/S1) was discovered on the north slope of Mount Rogers.

Related Resources

  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is mentioned as a source for taxonomic information.
  • USDA is mentioned as a reference related to Carex ouachitana Kral, Manhart &amp Bryson.