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owlfruit sedge

Scientific Name: Carex stipata var. stipata

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex stipata: Owl-fruit Sedge

Explore the fascinating world of Carex stipata, commonly known as Owl-fruit Sedge.

Considerations for Pets

  • This sedge is clump-forming and can grow up to 48 inches high, so its size might be a consideration in small pet enclosures or areas where pets graze.
  • The plant is also known as Prickly Sedge, which may imply some degree of sharpness to its leaves or stems.

Considerations for Children

  • This sedge is clump-forming and can grow up to 48 inches high.
  • The plant is also known as Prickly Sedge, which may imply some degree of sharpness to its leaves or stems.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Carex stipata Muhlenberg ex Willdenow
  • Common Names: Owl-fruit Sedge, Awl-fruit Sedge, Common Fox Sedge, Prickly Sedge, Sawbeak Sedge

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Genus: Carex
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety (Carex stipata var. stipata, Carex stipata var. crassicurta)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in wetlands.
  • Observed at the edge of wetlands along Laurel Road in Conboy Lake NWR.
  • Distribution in Illinois (according to the Illinois Plant Information Network - ILPIN).
  • Prefers wet habitats, including marshes, swamps, bogs, stream banks, and lake shores.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A perennial, clump-forming sedge.
  • Can grow up to 48 inches high.
  • Herbaceous plant.
  • Leaves are narrow and originate at the base.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "awl-fruited sedge" has morphed into "owl-fruited sedge," which apparently amuses botanists because it's considered a typing error.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Sedge warblers have been recorded in areas where this sedge is found.

Further Information

  • Illinois Plant Information Network (ILPIN): Illinois Distribution