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European woodland sedge

Scientific Name: Carex sylvatica

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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European Woodland Sedge (Carex sylvatica)

Carex sylvatica, commonly known as European woodland sedge, oak sedge, or woodland sedge, is a perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae (sedge) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Carex sylvatica is clump-forming.
  • The plant has slightly keeled, glossy, mid-green leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex sylvatica
  • Common Names: European woodland sedge, oak sedge, woodland sedge, wood sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Synonyms: Listed in the European Nature Information System (EUNIS) as Carex sylvatica Huds.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in deciduous woodlands across Europe.
  • Also reported from an unspecified locality in Nassau County.
  • Occurs in various habitats ranging from reedswamp to alder woodland.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Typically reaches 60 cm (24 in) in height, but creeping rhizomatous perennial sedge can grow to 100cm.
  • Forms clumps.
  • Has glossy, mid-green leaves that are slightly keeled.
  • Possesses pale yellow flowers.
  • Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial.