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Tioga Pass sedge
Scientific Name: Carex tiogana
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex tiogana - Tioga Pass Sedge
Carex tiogana, commonly known as Tioga Pass sedge, is a rare perennial graminoid plant belonging to the genus Carex.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex tiogana D.W. Taylor & J.D. Mastrog.
- Common Name: Tioga Pass sedge, Tioga sedge
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Related ITIS Name: Carex tiogana D. Taylor & J. Mastrogiuseppe
Distribution and Habitat
Carex tiogana is endemic to California. It is specifically found in the Tioga Pass region on the eastern border of Yosemite National Park, Mono County, California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Carex tiogana is a perennial plant.
- It has a graminoid growth habit.
- The sedge grows in clumps of stems up to 75 mm.
Additional Information
- Carex tiogana is associated with areas around Tioga Pass Road and Yosemite National Park.
- It is often found near other plants such as thread-leaved sedge, pussy-toes, and Sierra lodgepole pine.
- It is a "true" sedge within the Cyperaceae family.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- CalPhotos (for images)