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eastern straw sedge
Scientific Name: Carex straminea
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IN (straw sedge), KY (straw sedge), MI (straw sedg
Eastern Straw Sedge (Carex straminea)
Carex straminea, commonly known as Eastern Straw Sedge, is a species of sedge found throughout its range.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a sedge, a grass-like plant that grows in wetland areas.
- The plant has the common name "Straw Sedge" and is made of materials such as broom, sedge, sallow, flax, grass, and straw, that are all used.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex straminea Willd. ex Schkuhr
- Common Name: Eastern Straw Sedge
- Family: Sedge Family
- Synonyms: Carex richii (Fern.) Mackenzie
Distribution and Habitat
- Eastern Straw Sedge is uncommon and widely scattered throughout its range.
- It mainly grows in open freshwater swamps, grassy marshes, and wet fields.
- Its native range includes most of the eastern half of North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Carex straminea is a graminoid with green foliage and green flowers.
Ecological Role
- Sedeges are mentioned as being commonly used in thatching materials.
Interactions with other Organisms
- Carex normalis (Greater Straw Sedge) is said to adapt to clay, silt and loamy soil.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Carex straminea.
- Garden Guides for plant and gardening information.