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Ross' sedge
Scientific Name: Carex rossii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MI (Ross's sedge)
Ross's Sedge (Carex rossii)
Carex rossii, commonly known as Ross's sedge, is a hardy, monoecious species of sedge.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a sedge, and sedges typically have leaves that resemble those of grasses. It grows in small, dense clumps.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex rossii Boott
- Common Names: Ross's sedge, Ross sedge, shortstemmed sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Synonyms:
- Carex deflexa var. farwellii Britton
- Carex deflexa var. media L.H.
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex rossii is a cordilleran species.
- It occurs from Manitoba to Alaska, south to California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
- It grows in dry forests and meadows.
- It is commonly found in subalpine upland areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Small, densely clumped sedge (10-30 cm).
- Leaves are 1-3 mm wide.
- Inflorescence has very short spikelets.
Ecological Role
- Carex rossii is often a pioneer species in areas with little or no established vegetation.
- It is associated with fire ecology.
Further Information
- ABMI Species: http://species.abmi.ca/pages/species/vplants/CarexRossii.html
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- FEIS species review: synthesizes information on the relationship of Carex rossii (Ross's sedge) to fire--how fire affects the plant.
- Discover Life: page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Carex rossii