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Guadalupe Mountain sedge

Scientific Name: Carex mckittrickensis

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Carex mckittrickensis - Guadalupe Mountain Sedge

Carex mckittrickensis, commonly known as Guadalupe Mountain Sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex. It is also referred to simply as Guadalupe Mountain sedge.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is structurally classified as a grass.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is structurally classified as a grass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex mckittrickensis P.W. Ball
  • Common Name: Guadalupe Mountain Sedge
  • Family: Not explicitly stated in the text.
  • Genus: Carex L.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in western Texas.
  • Specifically found in the Guadalupe Mountains (Culberson County).

Ecological Role

  • The Guadalupe Mountains are located at the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a perennial graminoid.
  • Classified as grass, so it has a grass-like structure.

Allergen Potential

  • Reported as having a high allergen potential.