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sparseflower sedge
Scientific Name: Carex tenuiflora
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: ME (sparse-flowered sedge), NY (sparse-flowered se
Carex tenuiflora: Sparseflower Sedge
Carex tenuiflora, commonly known as sparseflower sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex tenuiflora Wahlenb.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex L.
- Common Names: Sparseflower sedge, sparse-flowered sedge
- Synonyms: Not explicitly mentioned in text, but the text does note the synonym of sparseflower sedge in the English Language.
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex tenuiflora is native and fairly rare in Central and Northern Finland.
- It is also found in Maine (ME) and Vermont (VT) in the United States.
- It is found in Europe and North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Carex tenuiflora is described as a perennial, indicating that it lives for more than two years.
- It is described as a graminoid, which is a grass-like plant.
- It is typically found in wetlands.
- It's described as an erect sedge.
Ecology
- The sparseflower sedge is associated with wetland environments.
Care Information
- The sparseflower sedge requires frequent watering, every 0-1 weeks.
- It needs to be wet deeply, with 3-4 glasses of water, while avoiding wetting.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)