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Carex ×paludivagans

Scientific Name: Carex ×paludivagans

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex x paludivagans: A Sedge of Mystery

Carex x paludivagans, commonly referred to as sedge, is a fascinating plant within the vast Carex genus. This plant presents a unique case in botany, particularly regarding its hybrid origin and distribution. This entry delves into its nomenclature, taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts gleaned from available botanical resources.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex x paludivagans Drury (pro sp.)
  • Common Name: Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Anthophyta
  • Class: Monocotyledoneae
  • Order: Cyperales
  • Synonyms: While the provided text does not list any direct synonyms, it indicates that Carex x paludivagans is a hybrid offspring of Carex rotundata and C. utriculata. This makes it a hybrid species (pro sp.).
  • Type Species: Carex hirta L.
  • Nomenclatural Note: The original description was made by William Holland Drury.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex x paludivagans has been found in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and Alaska (AK).
  • Specifically, hybrids involving this plant are known from the Kuskokwim River Valley and Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Carex is a vast genus of over 1500 species of grassy plants.

Genetic Information

  • Carex x paludivagans is a hybrid offspring of Carex rotundata and C. utriculata.
  • Hybrids can freely hybridize and backcross.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Carex species are known to hybridize. Carex x paludivagans is a result of hybridization between Carex rotundata and C. utriculata.

Further Information

  • Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria: Managed by the University of. (Specific university name not provided).
  • ITIS database (TSN 501260)
  • Drone-Application-Server database