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Carex pachystylis
Scientific Name: Carex pachystylis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
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Carex pachystylis
Carex pachystylis, described by Jacques Étienne Gay in 1838, is a species within the genus Carex. It's important to note that Carex species are commonly referred to as sedges.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex pachystylis J.Gay
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex L.
- Synonyms:
- Carex stenophylla var. pachystylis (J.Gay) Asch. & Graebn.
- Vignea pachystylis (J. Gay) Sojk.
- Carex stenophylla var. desertorum Litv.
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex pachystylis is found in semi-deserts, steppes, dry patches, and grasslands.
- It has been noted in sagebrush deserts alongside Artemisia sogdiana, Poa bulbosa, and Salsola rigida.
- The plant grows at elevations ranging from 550 to 2700 meters.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The leaf form is linear, with an entire (smooth) leaf margin.
- It is described as a perennial herb (translated from Turkish "ok yıllık. Yapı: ot.")
Quirky Facts
- This plant is being researched for its drought resistance, indicating it is well adapted to arid environments.
Additional Resources
- Search for Carex pachystylis in:
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Preserved specimens can be found at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (P) under collection number P00605595.
- Further information may be available via the Drone-Application-Server database publication for Carex pachystylis biodroid.