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Liddon sedge
Scientific Name: Carex petasata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex petasata: Liddon Sedge
Carex petasata, commonly known as Liddon sedge or Liddon's sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex petasata Dewey
- Common Names: Liddon sedge, Liddon's sedge, pasture sedge, broadwing sedge, tufted sedge.
Distribution and Habitat
This sedge is native to much of western North America, including Alaska and southeastern Oregon (Steens Mountain) where it can be found on rocky outcrops.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Carex petasata is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
- In fescue grasslands, it can increase in abundance alongside other sedges like small-winged sedge.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Provides field guides and information.
- Discover Life: Offers details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex petasata.
- Invasive Plant Atlas: Includes species information and distribution maps.
- Flora of North America.