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Carex ×oneillii
Scientific Name: Carex ×oneillii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex × oneillii
Carex × oneillii is a species of sedge, also referred to as laches, rouches, or simply carex or sedges. The accepted scientific name is Carex × oneillii Lepage.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex × oneillii Lepage
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex L.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but the text references "Carex ?oneillii Lepage lenticularis ? rostrata" which may indicate a debated classification or related variety.
Distribution and Habitat
Information on the specific distribution and habitat of Carex × oneillii is limited in the provided text. However, the text mentions observations in a "Catalogue of Life species dictionary," and references to herbaria, including the United States National Herbarium at the Smithsonian Institution, suggest that specimens have been collected and documented in North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Carex × oneillii is described as a "halvgrsart" (Swedish) or "halvgræsart" (Danish), which translates to "half-grass species," implying it shares characteristics of both grasses and grass-like plants. The text also mentions watering it regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, suggesting it prefers moist conditions.
Ecology
The text does not contain information about the ecological role or whether the plant is invasive.
Further Information
- WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
- United States National Herbarium, Smithsonian Institution
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Catalogue of Life species dictionary