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Sierra slender sedge
Scientific Name: Carex teneriformis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sierra Slender Sedge (Carex teneriformis)
The Sierra Slender Sedge, scientifically known as Carex teneriformis, is a perennial graminoid plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. It is also commonly referred to by several other names, including Sierran Slender Sedge, Rusty Sedge, and Brown Sedge.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex teneriformis Mack.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonyms: Carex subfusca W. Boott (not accepted)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
This sedge is found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, often in mid-elevation meadows and forests. It also occurs in northern, southern, and central California, specifically in the Coast Ranges and lower Sierra Nevada foothills, at elevations between 5,000 and 9,000 feet. It's also associated with alpine meadows of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Ranges.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- Growth Habit: Graminoid, resembling grass in appearance.
Interesting Associations
- It's mentioned as a component of turf-type species suitable for the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
- It is found together with Slender-leaved Pondweed, Umbrella-sedge in the Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex teneriformis.
- Garden Guides: Offers information on growing Carex teneriformis, including planting and care instructions.