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rigid sedge
Scientific Name: Carex tetanica
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CT (rigid sedge), KY (rigid sedge), MA (fen sedge)
Rigid Sedge (Carex tetanica)
Rigid sedge, scientifically known as Carex tetanica, is a perennial plant belonging to the sedge family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as having "rigid" leaves.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as having "rigid" leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex tetanica Schkuhr
- Common Name: Rigid Sedge
- Genus: Carex
- Species: tetanica
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Rigid sedge is found mainly in calcareous fens and wet meadows.
- It has been observed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
- Also found in Cecil Co., Maryland.
Morphological Characteristics
- Rigid sedge grows up to 60 cm tall.
- It has a short, slender, whitish rootstock.
- Leaves are 1.5 to 5 mm wide, rather rigid, recurved, and with pale sheaths.
- The plant has narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers.
Ecological Role
- Rigid sedge is an important component of sedge-dominated fen communities.
Additional Information
- The stems of sedges twist rather than bend in the wind due to their torsional flexibility.
- Once established, this sedge is adaptable and easy to grow.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex tetanica.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database also contains information.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) lists Carex tetanica Schkuhr (TSN 39841).
- TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.