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frightful sedge
Scientific Name: Carex molestiformis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Frightful Sedge (Carex molestiformis)
Carex molestiformis, commonly known as frightful sedge, is a perennial graminoid plant belonging to the genus Carex. Read on to learn more about this interesting plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex molestiformis Reznicek & P. Rothr.
- Common Name: Frightful Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Tracheophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Poales
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Carex brevior (in part) (as mentioned in the context of Flora of Virginia)
- Botanical Symbol: CAMO35
- Other Species: Carex molesta Mackenzie ex Bright - Troublesome Sedge, Carex molinae
Distribution and Habitat
- Frightful Sedge is a native plant found primarily in the Hocking Hills region and was recorded at Callander Farm in Boyce during a spring survey.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Plant Form: Graminoid (grass-like)
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Grass
- Flower Color: Green
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Monocot/Dicot: Monocot
Allergen Potential
- Carex molestiformis has a high allergen potential.
Additional Information
- Frightful sedge is associated with Cyperaceae Natives in plant databases.
- It is found that in the spring, fertilization every 15-20 days can assist in the plant's flowering stage.
- The plant is also referred to as Molestiformis.