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Radford's sedge
Scientific Name: Carex radfordii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Radford's Sedge (Carex radfordii)
Radford's sedge, scientifically known as Carex radfordii L.L. Gaddy, is a perennial graminoid plant. It is also referred to as Radford’s sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex radfordii L.L. Gaddy
- Common Name: Radford's Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Carex
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned.
Distribution and Habitat
- Radford's sedge is endemic to the GA-NC-SC (Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina) region.
- It is found in rich, rocky woods and peripheral rich, calcareous coves.
- It occurs in basic mesic and mixed mesic hardwood forests of the mountains.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Radford's sedge is a perennial graminoid, meaning it resembles grass.
- The leaves are bright bluish-green and can be as long as 24-30 inches.
- Growth Season: Summer.
- Seed Arrangement on Spikes: Loose.
Ecological Role
- Radford's sedge is listed as threatened in some areas.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Companion Plants: List of companion plants for Radford's Sedge is available.
- Pests and Problems: There are known pests and problems associated with Radford's Sedge.
Other Sedges
- Velvet Sedge (Carex dasycarpa): rare.
- Wretched Sedge (Carex misera): threatened.
- Roan Mountain Sedge (Carex roanensis).
Further Information
- Information about Radford's Sedge can be found in the portal-jardin.com plant database.
- More information is available at the University of North Carolina Herbarium (NCU).