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Raymond's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex raymondii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex raymondii: Raymond's Sedge

Carex raymondii, commonly known as Raymond's sedge or black sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex raymondii Calder
  • Common Names: Raymond's sedge, black sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

This sedge has been found in North America, specifically Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands. The False Hop Sedge is a North American species, distributed throughout and three in Quebec (all in and around Marcel Raymond Ecological Reserve)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Raymond's Sedge is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.