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Carex ×trichina

Scientific Name: Carex ×trichina

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: ME (hair-like sedge)

       

*Carex trichina*

*Carex trichina*, described by Merritt Lyndon Fernald, is a species of sedge. Common names include three-seeded sedge, hairy-fruited sedge, and sparse-flowered sedge for parent species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: *Carex trichina* Fernald
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms/Related Species:
    • *Carex x trichina* Fern. (hybrid)
    • *Carex tenuiflora*
    • *Carex trisperma* Dewey

Distribution and Habitat

This sedge is found in various locations. Information suggests it is native to North America (NA).

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a "halvgrsart" in Swedish, suggesting it is a type of semi-grass or sedge.

Genetic Information

  • The text mentions "Carex tenuiflora &#8594 Carex trichina Fern. is a rare sedge hybrid," suggesting a hybrid origin for the species, likely involving *Carex tenuiflora* and *Carex trisperma*.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions research on defense mechanisms against grazing in *Carex bigelowii*, suggesting potential interactions with grazing animals within the *Carex* genus.

Resources and Further Information

  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): *Carex x trichina* Fern. (TSN 39850)
  • Plant database entry for *Carex trichina*.
  • PhytoImages.siu.edu: Has images of *Carex* (Sedge) Cyperaceae - 1033s.
  • DiversityOfLife.org: Provides information about *Carex* Cyperaceae in Tompkins County Flora.