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Drummond's sedge
Scientific Name: Carex rupestris var. drummondiana
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Drummond's Sedge (Cyperus drummondii)
Cyperus drummondii, also known as Drummond's sedge or curly sedge, is a perennial plant belonging to the sedge family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus drummondii Torr. & Hook.
- Common Names: Drummond's sedge, curly sedge
- Synonyms: Hemicarpha drummondii, Hemicarpha micrantha var. drummondii, Scirpus micranthus, Lipocarpha drummondii
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyperus drummondii is found in the southern United States and Mexico.
- It thrives in wetland environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Plant Form: Graminoid
- Flower Color: green, yellow, brown
- Flower Arrangement: Spike
Associations
- Common associations include Drummond's willow and Beaked sedge.
Related Species
- Drummond's Aster (Aster drummondii)
- Drummond's False Pennyroyal
- Drummond's rush (Juncus drummondii)
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Lipocarpha drummondii (Drummond's halfchaff sedge).
- USDA-NRCS: Information on Droop Sedge (Carex prasina).