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Bering Sea sedge
Scientific Name: Carex microchaeta ssp. nesophila
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex microchaeta subsp. nesophila - Bering Sea Sedge
Carex microchaeta subsp. nesophila, commonly known as Bering Sea sedge, is a fascinating graminoid plant found in specific regions. This content provides insights into its classification, distribution, and other interesting aspects.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex microchaeta T. Holm subsp. nesophila (T. Holm) A.E. Murray
- Common Name: Bering Sea sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Rank: Subspecies
- Synonym: Carex microchaeta Holm (accepted species name sensu FNA Ed. Comm., 2002a)
Distribution and Habitat
- Bering Sea sedge is primarily found in the Bering Sea region, including islands and coastal areas.
- It thrives in low-lying tundra environments characterized by sedges and dwarf shrubs.
- Specific locations mentioned include St. Michael Island in Norton Sound, St. Paul Island, Karaginsky Island, and coastal areas of the Goven Peninsula.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bering Sea sedge is a perennial plant.
- It is classified as a graminoid, resembling grasses in its physical structure.
Ecological Role
- This sedge is a common component of various ecosystems, including meadows, marshes, and wetlands in the Bering Sea region.
- It is mentioned in the context of vegetation shifts from ice-age grassy vegetation to sedge-moss and low-shrub communities.
Growing Conditions
- Bering Sea sedge requires at least a few hours of sunlight daily ("Sole pieno").