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bear sedge
Scientific Name: Carex ursina
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
White Bear Sedge (Carex albursina)
Carex albursina, commonly known as White Bear Sedge or bluntscaled wood sedge, is a perennial sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family.
Considerations for Pets
- This sedge has vegetative blades that can reach up to 52 mm wide.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex albursina Sheldon
- Common Names: White Bear Sedge, Bluntscaled Wood Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonym: Carex laxiflora var.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Often found in woodland areas and organically rich soil.
- Observed in locations such as Wisconsin's State Natural Areas (e.g., Bear Lake Sedge Meadow, Bear Creek Sedge Meadow) and the East Woods of the Morton Arboretum.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial sedge forming a tuft of basal leaves.
- Culms (stems) with alternate leaves.
- Typical clump size is about 1-1' tall and wide (the units are unclear in the original text).
- Pale green vegetative blades, up to 52 mm wide.
Ecological Role
- Sedges, including Carex albursina, serve as a food source for wildlife, including bears.
- In Alaska, bears are known to graze on sedge grass meadows.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Serves as food source for bears (both brown bears and grizzly bears).
- May have companion plants, as suggested by the mention of "Companion Plants for White Bear Sedge (Carex albursina)."
Further Information
- Information available at Discover Life: Discover Life
- Images available from the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
- Observations and classifications within iNaturalist.org.