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Santa Cruz sedge
Scientific Name: Carex saliniformis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex saliniformis: Santa Cruz Sedge
Carex saliniformis, commonly known as Santa Cruz Sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands.
- Also found in coastal areas.
- Dominant species in the Miconia and Fern-Sedge zones in the Galapagos.
- Also found in Bolivia (Santa Cruz).
Ecological Role
- In the Galapagos, it has become a dominant species in areas formerly dominated by shrubs.
- It can compete with native species such as guava, lantana, and quinine.
Synonyms and Related Species
- Mention is made of other Carex species such as:
- Carex tumulicola (splitawn sedge/foothill sedge/Berkeley sedge)
- Carex senta (western rough sedge)
- Carex praegracilis (California Field Sedge/meadow sedge)
- Carex barbarae (white root sedge)
- Carex obnupta (sedge)
- Carex pansa (Sand dune sedge)
- Carex divulsa (un-Berkeley sedge)
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Small Ground-Finches (Geospiza fuliginosa) are observed feeding on the seeds of this sedge.
Further Information
- More information available at Discover Life: Discover Life's Carex saliniformis page