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western singlespike sedge

Scientific Name: Carex scirpoidea ssp. pseudoscirpoidea

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Western Single-spike Sedge

Explore the fascinating world of Carex scirpoidea ssp. pseudoscirpoidea, commonly known as Western Single-spike Sedge. This grasslike herb, a member of the sedge family, offers a unique glimpse into the biodiversity of western North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a grasslike herb.

Considerations for Children

  • The name "Direct Children" is used in the text in reference to researchers of the plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex scirpoidea ssp. pseudoscirpoidea
  • Common Name: Western Single-spike Sedge (also western singlespike sedge)
  • Synonym: Carex scirpoidea ssp. pseudoscirpoidea (Rydb.) Dunlop
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Genus: Carex
  • Species: scirpoidea
  • Subspecies: var. pseudoscirpoidea
  • Alternative scientific names: Carex scirpoidea Michx. subsp. pseudoscirpoidea (Rydb.) Dunlop

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California and other regions of western North America.
  • Found in moist areas such as along the Steens Mountain South Loop Road.
  • Also found in alpine meadows, snow glades, and crest lines.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Herbaceous plant with a grasslike appearance.
  • Characterized by a single spike per stem, in which the fruit is clustered.
  • The plant has stiff arching leaves, and distinctive arrangement of the flowering spike.
  • Blooms from June to August.

Ecological Role

  • Considered a versatile native western sedge, growing from central areas.
  • Dominant plant species of Alaska's western and southwestern coast.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Grows in graminoid meadows (a mixture of sedges and grasses).

Further Information

  • Hydrophytic Vegetation List from Fish and Wildlife Service: http://wetlands.fws.gov/bha/list88.html