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Carex otrubae
Scientific Name: Carex otrubae
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
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False Fox-Sedge: Carex otrubae
Carex otrubae, commonly known as False Fox-sedge, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family (sedge family). This plant is often found in wet habitats and is known for its distinctive appearance.
Considerations for Pets
- Carex otrubae has narrow, elongated panicles and bristle-like structures, which might present a physical hazard if ingested or come into contact with sensitive areas of pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex otrubae Podp.
- Common Name: False Fox-sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonyms:
- Carex cuprina (Sándor ex Heuff.) Nendtv. ex A. Kern.
- Carex cuprina (Sándor ex Heuff.) Nendtv.
- Carex vulpina auct.
- Carex nemorosa Rebent.
- Carex otrubae var. subcontigua (Kk.) De Langhe & J.Duvign.
- Vignea otrubae (Podp.) Soják.
- Species Authority: Podp.
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex otrubae is native to Central Asia, Europe, West Siberia, and Xinjiang, China.
- It typically thrives in wet habitats, including streamsides, ponds, ditches, swamps, and wet lowland meadows and pastures, often in heavy soils.
Morphological Characteristics
- Carex otrubae is a densely tufted perennial plant that grows to between 60-90cm (24-35in).
- The stems have scarcely winged angles, which distinguishes it from the True Fox-sedge (Carex vulpina).
- It features narrow, elongated orangey brown panicles.
- The flowers are arranged in spikes and exhibit varying colors, including yellow, green, and pale brown. Flowers typically appear from June to July.
Additional Information
- Graham Day is noted as an expert on Carex otrubae.
- Anton Reznicek, Curator of Vascular Plants at the University Herbarium, University of Michigan, is also identified as an expert.
Resources and Further Information
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Provides taxonomic information and herbarium specimens.
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Offers help and information on Carex riparia (Greater Pond Sedge) and Carex otrubae (False Fox Sedge).
- Tropicos: A resource for botanical nomenclature and information.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex otrubae.
- Wikimedia Commons: Contains media files, including images of Carex otrubae.