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pine barren sedge
Scientific Name: Carex turgescens
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carex turgescens: Pine Barren Sedge
Carex turgescens, commonly known as pine barren sedge, is a perennial graminoid.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex turgescens
- Common Name: Pine Barren Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family or Rush family)
- Plant Form: Graminoid
Distribution and Habitat
- This sedge is specifically associated with pine barrens habitats.
- It is found in wet sandy or peaty soils.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- New Jersey Pine Barrens
- Long Island Pine Barrens - Peconic River complex
- Sandy Lake Pine barrens/Sedge marshes, Peterborough County, Ontario, CA
- Northwest Wisconsin Pine Barrens (Crex area)
Considerations for Pets
- As a graminoid, Pine Barren Sedge may possess leaves with sharp edges.
Morphological Characteristics
- Pine Barren Sedge exhibits a green, yellow, or brown flower color arranged in a spike.
Ecological Role
- Pine barrens are fire-dependent ecosystems, and sedges play a role in these communities.
Associations
- Associated plants include: Pennsylvania sedge, showy goldenrod, pinweed.
Additional Information
- Fertilizers rich in nitrogen and potassium are beneficial for the development of new vegetation in the spring.