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prairie straw sedge

Scientific Name: Carex suberecta

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Prairie Straw Sedge (Carex suberecta)

Prairie Straw Sedge, scientifically known as Carex suberecta, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex. It is commonly found in moist prairie habitats.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a sedge, Carex suberecta can have relatively tough leaves, which might pose a minor chewing hazard for pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex suberecta (Olney) Britton
  • Common Name: Prairie Straw Sedge, Wedge-fruited Oval Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Carex tenera Dewey var. suberecta Olney

Distribution and Habitat

  • Prairie Straw Sedge is associated with wetlands and moist prairie habitats.
  • It is found in the Western Great Lakes region, Ohio, and Kansas (Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Chase County).

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a perennial plant.
  • Height: typically grows between 1 to 3 feet tall.
  • Color: The plant has a straw-gold color.

Ecological Role

  • It is found in fens.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Deer Resistant.

Additional Information

  • Flowering Period: April, May, June
  • Soil Preferences: Sand, Loam
  • Moisture Preferences: Dry, Medium
  • Spacing: 6"-1'