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tinged sedge

Scientific Name: Carex tincta

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: NY (tinged sedge)

       

White-Tinged Sedge (Carex albicans)

Carex albicans, commonly known as white-tinged sedge or oak sedge, is a perennial sedge appreciated for its fine-textured foliage. It is native to North America.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant features narrow, thread-like foliage.
  • It grows in dense, mounded tufts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex albicans Willdenow ex Sprengel
  • Common Names: White-tinged sedge, Oak sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Varieties: Carex albicans var. albicans, Carex albicans var. emmonsii, Carex albicans var. australis
  • Synonyms: (None explicitly mentioned, but note that Carex albicans var. emmonsii is sometimes referred to as Emmons's sedge)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex albicans is native from the Eastern Plains to the Atlantic coast.
  • It is found in a wide variety of regions.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a rhizomatous perennial, spreading slowly from underground rhizomes and gradually forming colonies.
  • It grows in dense, mounded tufts.
  • The foliage consists of narrow, thread-like, bright green leaves.
  • Typically short, reaching no more than a foot tall and wide.

Related Species

  • Carex tincta (Tinged Sedge) is another species in the Carex genus.
  • Carex peckii (White-tinged Sedge) is listed, suggesting possible confusion or overlap in common names.

Further Information

  • Ctesy Missi Botanical Garden PlantFinder: May provide more information on Carex albicans.
  • Dave's Garden: A community where gardeners share tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life: Page on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex tincta.
  • NatureServe: Visit natureserve.org for more information.
  • Flickr: Search flickr.com for photos.