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beach sedge
Scientific Name: Carex silicea
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MD (sea-beach sedge), ME (sea-beach sedge)
Beach Sedge (Carex silicea)
Beach sedge, scientifically known as Carex silicea, is a perennial plant found in coastal environments. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, ecological role, and more.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is commonly found on beaches, areas where pets are likely to be present.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex silicea Olney
- Common Name: Beach sedge, Sea-beach sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: CASI6
Distribution and Habitat
- Beach sedge is adapted to coastal beaches and dunes.
- It is potentially the only Carex species found in upper beach habitats along the U.S.
- It is native to the L48 (N) (Lower 48 states, native) and CAN (N) (Canada, native) according to USDA Native Status.
Ecological Role
- Asiatic Sand Sedge (Carex kobomugi), a related species, is noted as an invasive plant threatening beaches of Long Island.
- Slender-foot sedge is a cornerstone for many beach revegetation plantings.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Sea beach sedge has inconspicuous vegetative culms.
- It is a perennial plant.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions "Barrel Bonnet Boot Brigantine Beach Cedar Bonnet Clam Dog Drag Sedge East Sedge Egg Egg Elder Fish Flat Goosebar Sedge Ham Hester Sedge," suggesting the potential historical use of "sedge" as a place name element.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
- Discover Life: Carex silicea - Beach sedge
- Botanical Society of South Africa