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sand sedge
Scientific Name: Carex perdentata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sand Sedge (Carex arenaria)
Sand Sedge, scientifically known as Carex arenaria, is a perennial sedge commonly found in sandy habitats, particularly coastal dunes.
Considerations for Pets
- Sand Sedge spreads via underground stems (rhizomes).
Considerations for Children
- Sand Sedge spreads via underground stems (rhizomes).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex arenaria
- Common Name: Sand Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (based on "Carex arenaria - Sand Sedge (Cyperaceaes)")
Distribution and Habitat
- Commonly found in dunes and other sandy habitats, particularly coastal sites.
- Native to coastal areas of northeastern Asia.
- Found in Ireland.
- Naturalized along the Atlantic coast of the U.S.
Ecological Role
- Pioneer plant that helps stabilize sand dunes.
- Carex kobomugi (Asiatic sand sedge) is considered an invasive species in some regions, threatening native dune ecosystems.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial plant.
- Grows to approximately 0.5 meters (1 ft 8 in) in height and can spread up to 2 meters (6 ft).
- Spreads via underground stems (rhizomes).
- Flowers from June to July.
- Has an unbranched flowering culm with alternate leaves.
- Light to medium green central culm.
- Carex kobomugi (Asiatic sand sedge) grows to about a foot tall.
- Carex kobomugi (Asiatic sand sedge) has a triangular stem with brown scales at the base.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Associated with specific bacterial communities in the rhizosphere.
- Can be found growing alongside Marram Grass, Red Fescue, and Sea Holly in dune ecosystems.