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fewseed sedge

Scientific Name: Carex oligosperma

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: CT (few-seeded sedge), IL (few-seeded sedge), MA (

       

Carex oligosperma

Also known as fewseed sedge, Carex oligosperma is a member of the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a sedge, Carex oligosperma may have sharp edges on its leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex oligosperma Michx.
  • Common Name: Fewseed sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Synonym: USDA Symbol: CAOL3
  • Subspecies: Carex oligosperma var. oligosperma

Distribution and Habitat

  • Typically found in bogs.
  • Grows in intermittent wetlands that are sedge- and herb-dominated.
  • Reported presence in Minnesota.
  • Presence indicated in NF, LAB.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Medium in size.
  • Evergreen plant with green foliage in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
  • Exhibits rhizomatous growth habit.

Ecological Role

  • Commonly found in acidic, organic soils within bogs.
  • Rivals other Carex species in bogs.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern.
  • Discover Life's page offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • Rob Routledge at Sault College has images of Carex oligosperma spikelets.