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burr reed sedge
Scientific Name: Carex sparganioides
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: ME (bur-reed sedge), NH (bur sedge), RI (burreed-l
Bur-reed Sedge (Carex sparganioides)
Bur-reed sedge, scientifically known as Carex sparganioides, is a perennial plant belonging to the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is also referred to as bur reed sedge or burr reed sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex sparganioides
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Carex sparganioides Muhl. ex Willd.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to most of the Eastern United States.
- Found in rich, moist deciduous forests, forest edges, and dry to moist woods.
- Can be found across much of the United States.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Perennial, tufted sedge with poorly developed rhizomes growing in bunches.
- Flowering stems (culms) grow 12 to 40 inches high, erect.
- Inflorescence spikes are relatively scattered along the stem for up to 10 cm.
- Features large reddish-brown, hedge-hog-like flowers.
- Bright green foliage enhances the flower appearance.
Ecological Role
- Forms part of swamp vegetation communities.
- Found in marsh and sedge meadow habitats.
- Occurs in lake edge vegetation.
Additional Information
- Bur-reed sedge looks equally good in a container or in the landscape.
- Bare root plants are typically shipped during the optimal transplanting seasons: Fall (October) or Spring (April/May).
Resources
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Discover Life
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)