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obtuse sedge
Scientific Name: Carex obtusata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: WA (blunt sedge)
Carex obtusata - Obtuse Sedge
Carex obtusata, commonly known as obtuse sedge or blunt sedge, is a perennial species belonging to the vast Carex genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex obtusata Lilj.
- Common Names: Obtuse sedge, blunt sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: obtusata
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex obtusata is native to Canada.
- It can be found in grassland ecosystems, specifically within the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center (REC) in Streeter, North Dakota on silty soils.
Morphological Characteristics
- Carex obtusata is a perennial graminoid, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- The ligule (a projection at the junction of the leaf and sheath) can be obtuse in certain Carex species, although not explicitly stated for Carex obtusata.
Ecological Role
- The plant is listed as a "State Special Concern" or "State Sensitive" in some regions, suggesting its populations may be vulnerable.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CAOB4
- Encyclopedia of Life: Provides comprehensive information on Carex obtusata, including distribution data and media.
- Discover Life: Offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex obtusata.