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grassyslope sedge
Scientific Name: Carex oreocharis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex oreocharis: Grassyslope Sedge
Carex oreocharis, commonly known as Grassyslope Sedge or Summit Sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Carex oreocharis T. Holm
- Common Names: Grassyslope Sedge, Summit Sedge
- Family: Not explicitly mentioned in text.
- Genus: Carex L.
- Synonym: Grassy-slope arctic sedge (Carex anthoxanthea J. Presl & C. Presl) - Note: This appears to be a synonym used in some contexts but refers to a different *Carex* species.
Distribution and Habitat:
The grassyslope sedge appears in Alaska.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- The grassyslope sedge is medium in size.
- It is evergreen, maintaining a green color throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Ecological Role
- In Alaska, sedges are diagnostic of different wetland types.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bears are mentioned grazing on sedges.
Conservation Status
- The grassyslope sedge is considered globally vulnerable (G3).
Resources:
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information.
- TERMIUM: Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.
- Flora of North America.