Biology:Carex bonanzensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. bonanzensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Carex bonanzensis Britton
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| Synonyms | |
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• Carex cajanderi Kük. | |
Carex bonanzensis, the Yukon sedge, or the bonanza sedge, is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae.[1] It was described by Nathaniel Lord Britton in 1901.[2]
Description
Carex bonanzensis on average reaches a height of 20–50 cm (8–19.5 in), with red tinged-pale brown leaves at 10–25 cm (4–10 in) long. Flowers are a brown-orange color. Fruiting occurs June through August, at semi-freezing temperatures within the Subarctic region, and warmer temperatures within the south.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Carex bonanzensis is native to parts of Siberia and other sections of the Subarctic region, primarily within far north Canada, mid-Russia, and far northeastern Russia.[2] It grows at elevations of 50–900 m, which are referred to as "lowlands".[3]
Conservation
Carex bonanzensis is fairly common throughout its vast range, hence being mostly unscathed by average human and non-human threats. The IUCN Red List has not officially evaluated the species yet, but may do so in the future.[3]
Uses
Carex bonzanensis has no recorded uses, although there may have been native uses before the species initial discovery; most likely being used by Subarctic tribes.[3]
References
- ↑ "Yukon Sedge (Carex bonanzensis) | Idaho Fish and Game". https://idfg.idaho.gov/species/taxa/55242.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Carex bonanzensis Britton | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science" (in en). http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45871-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Carex bonanzensis in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242357083.
Wikidata ☰ Q2938346 entry
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