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riverbank sedge
Scientific Name: Carex stenoptila
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex emoryi: Riverbank Tussock Sedge
Carex emoryi, commonly known as Riverbank Tussock Sedge or Emory's Sedge, is a wetland plant species with a preference for riverbank habitats.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant forms tufts of foliage, which could be attractive to pets or children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex emoryi
- Common Name: Riverbank Tussock Sedge, Emory's Sedge, Riverbank Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex
- Species: emoryi
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Canada, the United States, and the States of Chihuahua and Coahuila.
- Typically found on low riverbanks as part of larger riverbank systems.
- Prefers moderate-gradient sandy-cobbly or low-gradient silty-sandy riverbank systems.
- Also found in sedge meadows and bioretention areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Forms tufts of straw-colored foliage with bright green new growth.
- Emergent aquatic plant.
- Grows to a height of approximately 2 feet.
- Bloom period is May-June with green blooms.
- Aggressively rhizomatous.
Ecological Role
- Important for stabilizing riverbanks and protecting them from erosion.
- Provides habitat for various fauna, including birds (e.g., sedge warblers).
Additional Information
- Can be used as an alternative groundcover.
Carex stenoptila: Riverbank Sedge
Carex stenoptila, also known as Riverbank Sedge, is another sedge species with a preference for riverbank habitats.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex stenoptila F.J. Herm.
- Common Name: Riverbank Sedge
Further Resources
- Discover Life provides additional information regarding the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex stenoptila.