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Herbst's sedge

Scientific Name: Carex wahuensis ssp. herbstii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Carex wahuensis subsp. herbstii

Also known as Herbst's sedge or O'ahu sedge, Carex wahuensis subsp. herbstii is a subspecies of Carex wahuensis.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex wahuensis C.A. Mey. subsp. herbstii T. Koyama
  • Common Names: Herbst's sedge, O'ahu sedge
  • Genus: Carex L.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (sedge family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is associated with O'ahu, suggesting a presence in Hawaii.

Nomenclature

  • The subspecies name, herbstii, honors Derral R. Herbst, a botanist.

Ecological Role

  • Other Carex species are sometimes invasive weeds, even though the text doesn't specify this for Carex wahuensis subsp. herbstii. One listed sedge, C. difformis, is listed as one of the world’s worst weeds.

Associations

  • Often found in sedge-dominated wetland surfaces, which affects evapotranspiration in hot, dry, and cooler areas.

Further Information

  • Information can be found on Garden Guides.
  • Wagner, W. L., D. R. Herbst, and D. H. Lorence (2005) have published work on the flora of certain regions where this plant is found.