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Sartwell's sedge
Scientific Name: Carex sartwellii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: NY (Sartwell's sedge), PA (Sartwell's sedge)
Sartwell's Sedge (Carex sartwellii)
Sartwell's Sedge, scientifically known as Carex sartwellii, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex. It is also commonly referred to as Sartwell sedge or carex de Sartwell.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex sartwellii Dewey
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex L.
- Varieties:
- Carex sartwellii Dewey var. sartwellii
- Carex sartwellii var. stenorrhyncha
- Synonyms: Carex sartwellii Dewey var. sartwellii
Distribution and Habitat
Sartwell's sedge is found in various wet environments, including:
- Fens
- Sedge meadows
- Calcareous wet open sandy or mucky ground
- Lake shores
- Thicket borders on dolomite pavement (e.g., Drummond Island)
- Wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches on wet mineral soil or muck
Morphological Characteristics
- This perennial sedge grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet (1–2').
- It consists of an unbranched culm.
- Spreads by rhizomes and forms patches.
Quirky Facts
- The specific epithet sartwellii honors Henry Parker Sartwell (1792-1867), who discovered the species.
Ecological Role
Sartwell's sedge is an important component of various wetland ecosystems. It is often found alongside other sedges and grasses in wet meadows and marshes. It's also listed as a state-listed species in some areas.
Further Information
More information can be found at the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database and Morphbank (http://www.morphbank.net/?id=234712).