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Carex ×physocarpioides
Scientific Name: Carex ×physocarpioides
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex physocarpioides: A Detailed Look
Carex physocarpioides, commonly referred to as sedge, is a fascinating plant within the Carex genus. This perennial graminoid offers a variety of interesting characteristics for plant enthusiasts and researchers alike.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex physocarpioides Lepage
- Common Name: Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Phylum: Anthophyta
- Class: Monocotyledoneae
- Order: Cyperales
- Genus: Carex L.
- Species: Carex physocarpioides
- Synonyms:
- Carex saxatilis var. major Olney
- Carex ambusta
- Related ITIS Name: Carex x physocarpioides Lepage (TSN 501264)
Distribution and Habitat
While the specific distribution and habitat details are not extensively outlined in the provided text, it is mentioned that Carex physocarpioides is native to North America ("Fertile N Native"). The text also refers to its presence in vascular plant databases.
Additional Information
- Carex is a vast genus, containing over 1500 species of grassy plants within the Cyperaceae family.
- Carex physocarpioides is sometimes listed as Carex x physocarpioides, indicating a possible hybrid origin (C. saxatilis x C. utricularia).
Further Resources
- iNaturalist.org
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- USDA Plants Database
- Sedges Database (All Things Plants)
- WTU Vascular Plants