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largehead sedge
Scientific Name: Carex macrocephala var. macrocephala
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Largehead Sedge (Carex macrocephala)
Carex macrocephala, commonly known as largehead sedge or bighead sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows in coastal habitats.
Considerations for Children
- This plant grows in coastal habitats.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex macrocephala Willd. ex Spreng.
- Common Names: Largehead sedge, bighead sedge, large-head sedge, large-headed sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex L.
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex macrocephala is a coastal plant, found specifically on beaches and along the northern coast of Oregon.
- It thrives in maritime environments, tolerating exposure to coastal conditions.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a coarse, low, and distinctive sedge.
- The plant reaches a height of approximately 0.2 meters (8 inches).
- Stems rise to a height of 4-12 inches.
- It is an evergreen during spring, summer, autumn, and winter, retaining a green color.
- Adult specimens are medium in size.
Ecological Role
- Carex macrocephala is identified as a target species by NJISST (presumably related to invasive species monitoring).
Growing Information
- Seed should be sown in situ (direct sowing) in the spring.
- It prefers a moist soil and light shade.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex macrocephala.
- EDDMapS (Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System) provides resources.