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Muhlenberg's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex muehlenbergii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: ME (Muhlenberg sedge), VT (Muehlenberg's sedge)

       

Muhlenberg's Sedge (Carex muehlenbergii)

Muhlenberg's Sedge, scientifically known as Carex muehlenbergii, is a perennial sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae (sedge) family. Other common names include Muhly Sedge, Sand Sedge, Muhlenberg's Bracted Sedge, Sandy Woods Sedge, and Sand Bracted Sedge. It is also known as Gotthilf Muhlenberg's Sedge and Muhlenberg's Bracted Sedge.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a grass-like plant, Muhlenberg's Sedge may attract the attention of pets that enjoy grazing or playing with foliage.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Genus: Carex
  • Species: muehlenbergii
  • Author: Schkuhr ex Willd.
  • Subspecies: Carex muehlenbergii var. muehlenbergii, Carex muhlenbergii var. australis, Carex muhlenbergii var. enervis (Veinless Muhlenberg's Sedge)
  • Synonyms: Edritria dasycarpa (Muhlenberg) Rafinesque.
  • Previously Used Names: Edritria dasycarpa (Muhlenberg) Rafinesque

Distribution and Habitat

  • Muhlenberg's Sedge is relatively rare in northern New England, with protected status in Maine and Vermont.
  • It can be found in dry-mesic to mesic deciduous forests and open sites in New York.
  • It is also found in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.
  • It also grows in prairies.
  • Prefers sun and part-sun.
  • Prefers moist soil.
  • Grows in Oak Savanna.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • This perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
  • It forms tufts of leaves.
  • The inflorescences consist of dense, clustered spikes.
  • It is a clonal plant, forming large patches.
  • Flower Color: green, yellow, brown
  • Flower Arrangement: Spike
  • Plant Form: Graminoid

Ecological Role

  • Its clonal growth habit allows it to form large patches, potentially preventing the growth of other species.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Provides shelter to turtles, as they can hibernate below frost depth in sedge clumps.

Resources and Further Information

  • John Hilty. www.illinoiswildflowers.info (Accessed 5/2014).
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.