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Norway sedge
Scientific Name: Carex norvegica ssp. norvegica
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex norvegica
Also known as Norway Sedge, Scandinavian Sedge, and Close-headed Sedge, Carex norvegica is a perennial graminoid belonging to the sedge family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex norvegica Retz.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: norvegica
- Subspecies: norvegica
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: CANO2
- Alternative Name: Carex media (in reference to some locations; see text)
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex norvegica is found in colder and northern areas of both hemispheres.
- In North America, it is native to the Lower 48 states (L48) and Alaska (AK).
- Specific locations mentioned include Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a graminoid, indicating a grass-like appearance.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in connection with a Marsh Warbler — Sedge Warbler hybrid study in Norway.
- Bottle Sedge (Carex rostrata) provided the main nesting habitat of Slavonian.
Additional Resources
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CANO2
- TERMIUM, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.