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Meyen's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex meyenii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Meyen's Sedge (Carex meyenii)

Meyen's Sedge, scientifically known as Carex meyenii, is a member of the sedge family. This plant is also referred to as Meyen's flatsedge, Meyen's Twigrush.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex meyenii Nees
  • Common Name: Meyen's Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Carex brunnea var. meyenii
    • Carex remyi Boeckeler
  • Symbol: CAME14
  • Related ITIS Name: Carex meyenii Nees (TSN 501246)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Meyen's Twigrush *(Machaerina mariscoides meyenii)* is found in Mexico, Antarctica, Australia and New Caledonia.
  • Not present in Idaho

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Grasses

Human Uses

  • Shade tolerance

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew