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Williams' sedge

Scientific Name: Carex williamsii

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex williamsii (Williams' Sedge)

Carex williamsii, commonly known as Williams' Sedge, is a species of sedge found in various regions. The following sections provide detailed information about this plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex williamsii
  • Common Name: Williams' Sedge
  • Synonyms: The text mentions "Carex williamsii Britton," suggesting that 'Britton' might be associated with a specific classification or synonym. Further research may be needed to clarify its exact taxonomic significance.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (based on the mention of "Sedge Evergold , Cyperaceae")

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex williamsii is native to Siberia and northern North America, ranging from Alaska to Greenland.
  • It is considered native and regularly occurring in Canada.
  • The plant can be found in wet prairie and sand prairie environments.
  • Specifically can be found in sedge-cottongrass fen environments
  • The plant can be moved outside, but only if the mimimum temperatures are clearly

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8 (this info appears twice with minor differences. It is likely that the hardiness zone depends on the specific sedge)
    • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
    • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Height: 8-12 inches (0.2-0.3 metres) or 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 metres)
  • Spread: 12-18 inches/ 0.3-0.5 metres or 0.5-2 feet 0.2-0.6 metres
  • Sun: Part sun to shade or Full sun to part shade
  • Water: Medium or Wet
  • Fruit: June through July

Ecological Role

  • Deeproot sedge, potentially a related species, is described as "widespread, invasive, and potentially harmful ecologically." While not explicitly stated for Carex williamsii, this raises a point to consider the potential for related species to exhibit invasive tendencies.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text notes that sedges, in general, can interact with insects.

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex williamsii.