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whitescale sedge

Scientific Name: Carex xerantica

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: WA (white-scaled sedge)

       

Carex xerantica: Whitescale Sedge

Carex xerantica, commonly known as Whitescale sedge, is a plant with interesting taxonomy and distribution. This page provides information about its classification, habitat, and other relevant details.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several related sedge species grow in boggy areas, where pets may venture.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex xerantica L.H. Bailey
  • Common Names: Whitescale sedge, white-scale sedge, black and white scale sedge, two toned sedge
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned.
  • Genus: Carex L.
  • Species: Carex xerantica
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Distribution and Habitat

While the text doesn't explicitly detail the distribution of Carex xerantica, there are hints that it can be found in dry-land areas. Also found in the Northwest Territory, British Columbia

Additional Information

  • Fertilizing Whitescale sedge with a fertilizer rich with nitrogen and potassium is recommended during the spring to promote new vegetation growth.
  • The text references various databases and resources for further information, including:
    • Discover Life
    • The Plant List
    • ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
    • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
    • WikiSpecies
    • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • The text also mentions the plant being a blue-listed taxon in British Columbia.