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hanging sedge

Scientific Name: Carex pendula

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex pendula: Pendulous Sedge

Carex pendula, commonly known as pendulous sedge, hanging sedge, drooping sedge, or weeping sedge, is a striking and substantial sedge within the genus Carex.

Considerations for Pets

  • Carex pendula is often found in gardens and hanging baskets, potentially making it accessible to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex pendula Huds.
  • Common Names: Pendulous sedge, Hanging sedge, Drooping sedge, Weeping sedge, Sedge-grass.
  • Family: Cyperaceae Juss.
  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Spermatophyta
  • Subphylum: [The text provides an incomplete subphylum.]

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex pendula is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
  • It thrives in woodland and scrubland environments.

Ecological Role

  • In some regions, Carex pendula is considered an exotic species and is listed as an invasive species.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a large sedge with gently arching dark green leaves.
  • It has a graminoid growth habit, resembling grass.

Further Information

  • Additional information, including distribution maps, can be found via the USDA PLANTS database (USDA PLANTS Symbol: CAPE45) and EDDMapS (Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System).
  • The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens also maintains a page for *Carex pendula*.