Carex sparganioides
| Carex sparganioides | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. sparganioides |
| Binomial name | |
| Carex sparganioides Muhl. ex Willd., 1805 | |
Bur-reed sedge (Carex sparganioides) is a perennial plant belonging to the sedge family (Cyperaceae). Its native range includes most of the Eastern and Central U.S., and it is typically found in hardwood or mixed forests.[1] It typically grows 30–100 centimeters (12–39 in) high, and contains teardrop-shaped seed sacs within egg-shaped spikelets.[2]
Carex sparganioides is considered endangered in Maine and New Hampshire. Good for soil stabilization on shaded slopes.[3]
References
- ↑ Maine Department of Conservation Natural Areas Program
- ↑ Young, Dick. Kane County Wild Plants & Natural Areas. 2nd Ed. 1994
- ↑ USDA PLANTS Database
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