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duskyseed sedge

Scientific Name: Carex pelocarpa

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Duskyseed Sedge (Carex pelocarpa)

Carex pelocarpa, commonly known as duskyseed sedge, is a perennial graminoid plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex pelocarpa F.J. Herm.
  • Common Name: Duskyseed Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonym: Carex nova var. pelocarpa (F.J. Herm.) Dorn

Distribution and Habitat

Duskyseed sedge is common in meadows and on moist, open slopes and stream banks, particularly at high elevations. It is found east of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon and Washington.

Morphological Characteristics

This plant tends to grow vertically, developing little in width, exhibiting a columnar growth habit. It is an evergreen.

Ecological Role

The provided text mentions that there is information on the plant's species profile, habitat, control, and potential invasiveness at http://www.niiss.org/cwis438/Browse/Organism/Organ, suggesting that it may sometimes be considered invasive.

Additional Resources

  • USDA Plants Database
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Arctos Database: Contains specimen information for Carex pelocarpa.
  • Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center (ONHP) Status: L2
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Status: A or T (depending on location)