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Carex melanocarpa

Scientific Name: Carex melanocarpa

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

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Carex melanocarpa

Carex melanocarpa, also known as black sedge, is a species of sedge.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex melanocarpa Cham. ex Trautv.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Carex ericetorum subsp. melanocarpa (Cham.) Kk.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in Beringia.

Additional Information

  • Carex melanocarpa is an accepted name according to Tropicos and IPCN.
  • Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex melanocarpa.

Resources

  • Tropicos: Tropicos
  • IPCN (International Plant Names Index): IPNI
  • Euro+Med Plantbase: Provides information on Euro-Mediterranean plants.
  • Discover Life: Offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex melanocarpa.
  • IUCN Red List: Offers Threat assessment (IUCN Red Listing).
  • WIEWS: World Information and Early Warning System on Plant Genetic Resources