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Tarheel sedge
Scientific Name: Carex pigra
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex austrocaroliniana: Tarheel Sedge
Carex austrocaroliniana, commonly known as Tarheel Sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the Cyperaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a sedge, and sedges can have somewhat sharp leaf edges.
- As a graminoid, it produces small parts that might be ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex austrocaroliniana L.H. Bailey
- Common Name: Tarheel Sedge
- Kingdom: Not explicitly stated, but assumed to be Plantae (based on context).
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit
- Carex austrocaroliniana is a perennial graminoid.
- The leaves are 3-6 mm wide and the base of the plant has a purple hue.
Fertilization
- During certain periods of the year, fertilization every 15-20 days may be beneficial, particularly for house plants.
Synonyms and Alternate Names
- Carex pigra is also referred to as Tarheel Sedge.
Image Attribution
- Image 1117224 is attributed to Charles T. Bryson at USDA Agricultural Research Service.