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naked sedge

Scientific Name: Carex nudata

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex nudata: A Detailed Look at Naked Sedge

Carex nudata, commonly known as naked sedge, is a fascinating species of true sedge with a variety of common names and ecological roles. This perennial graminoid offers interesting features for botanists and gardeners alike.

Common Names

  • Naked Sedge
  • Torrent Sedge
  • California Black-flowering Sedge
  • Dudley's Sedge

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex nudata W. Boott
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Genus: Carex L.
  • Synonyms:
    • Carex acutina
    • Carex bishallii
    • Carex hallii
    • Carex nudata var. anomala
    • Carex suborbiculata

Distribution and Habitat

Carex nudata is native to regions such as Yuba County, California, and has been observed along the Shasta River in Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, CA. It often grows at various elevations.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial, forming loose tufts.
  • Size: Typically grows to be two feet tall and two feet wide.
  • Color: Brown-Green
  • Culm: The lower portion of the fertile culm is leafy, while the upper part is naked.

Additional Information

  • Carex nudata is a perennial plant, meaning it grows year after year.
  • It is considered an evergreen sedge.

Further Resources

  • NetPS Plant Finder
  • Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex nudata.
  • CalPhotos
  • USDA