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Florida hammock sedge

Scientific Name: Carex vexans

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex vexans: Florida Hammock Sedge

Carex vexans, commonly known as Florida Hammock Sedge, is a plant found in specific regions of the United States.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is associated with hammock habitats, which may also contain other plants or wildlife that could pose risks to pets.

Scientific Classification and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex vexans F.J. Herm.
  • Common Name: Florida Hammock Sedge
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonym: Florida hammock sedge (English)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex vexans is endemic to central and southern Florida.
  • It is found in habitats such as hammocks (including hydric, mesic, and rockland hammocks), wet prairies, flatwoods, and disturbed sites.
  • Reports indicate its presence in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kansas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Hammock Sedge is similar in appearance to Fox Sedge (Carex triangularis).

Ecological Role

  • It is a component of the understory in various ecosystems, including pine rocklands and hardwood hammocks.
  • This species is an important part of Florida's diverse plant life, particularly in areas with specific soil and water conditions.
  • It is listed as FACW (Facultative Wetland) by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), indicating that it typically occurs in wetlands.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Carex vexans is part of habitats that support diverse wildlife, including Black Bears and various butterfly species.

Further Information

  • USF Herbarium specimen details are available.
  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex vexans.
  • The Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants may provide additional details.