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shortstalk sedge

Scientific Name: Carex podocarpa

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Short-stalk Sedge (Carex podocarpa)

Carex podocarpa, commonly known as short-stalk sedge or graceful mountain sedge, is a perennial graminoid plant belonging to the sedge family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has small parts.
  • The fruit is sharply 3-angled.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex podocarpa R. Br.
  • Common Names: Short-stalk sedge, Graceful Mountain Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Carex behringensis C.B. Clarke
    • Carex montanensis L.H. Bailey
    • Carex venustula T.
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

Carex podocarpa is found in locations such as Southeast Anchorage, Alaska, including McHugh Peak and Denali National Park.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Duration: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Graminoid
  • The fruit is sharply 3-angled

Ecology

In Alaska, sedges, including Carex podocarpa, can indicate different wetland types.

Interactions with Other Organisms

The text mentions associations with other plants in specific locations, such as alongside shooting stars, wild rose hips, lingonberry, and saxifrage in areas like Denali.

Resources and Further Information

Further information can be found at:

  • The Plant List
  • ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
  • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
  • WikiSpecies
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • USDA Plants Database