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Orono sedge
Scientific Name: Carex oronensis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: ME (Orono sedge)
Carex oronensis - Orono Sedge
Carex oronensis, commonly known as Orono sedge, is a unique plant species endemic to the state of Maine in the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- Orono sedge grows in clumps with sharply angled stems.
Considerations for Children
- Orono sedge grows in clumps with sharply angled stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex oronensis Fernald
- Common Name: Orono sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Orono sedge is endemic to Maine, USA.
- It is often found in very wet sites, emergent sedge marshes, shallow edges, sedge meadows, fens, and shores of streams and ponds.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows in loose clumps.
- Produces sharply angled stems, reaching 0.5-1 meter in height.
- Leaves are much shorter than the stem, with principal leaf blades measuring 3-5 mm wide.
Ecological Role
- Orono sedge is Maine's only endemic plant species.
Quirky Facts
- Maine is typical of other glaciated areas in having only a few unique species, Orono sedge is one of those unique species.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex oronensis.