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eastern rough sedge
Scientific Name: Carex scabrata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IN (rough sedge)
Eastern Rough Sedge (Carex scabrata)
Eastern Rough Sedge, scientifically known as Carex scabrata, is a native plant found in various regions of North America.
Considerations for Pets
- Eastern rough sedge has distinctly rough leaf edges and upper surfaces.
Considerations for Children
- Eastern rough sedge has distinctly rough leaf edges and upper surfaces.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex scabrata Schwein.
- Common Names: Eastern Rough Sedge, Scabrous Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- NRCS Symbol: CASC13
- ITIS #: 39795
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Observed in:
- Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick)
- United States (CA, Garrett Co., Maryland)
- Found in locations such as Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Fundy.
- Associated with wetland environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Graminoid plant form.
- Leaf blades can be smooth and hairless, or rough and sandpapery.
- Flowers are green, yellow, or brown and arranged in spikes.
- Distinctive scabrous perigynia.
- Stems are triangular with rough edges (in reference to sedges in general).
Ecological Role
- Wetland Indicator Status: Region 1.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Often found alongside other plants such as Eastern White Pine, Red Maple, and American Beech (in reference to Tussock Sedge).
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life page on Carex scabrata