Biology:Carex sheldonii
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Short description: Species of grass-like plant
Carex sheldonii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Cyperaceae |
Genus: | Carex |
Species: | C. sheldonii
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Binomial name | |
Carex sheldonii Mack.
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Carex sheldonii is a species of sedge known by the common name Sheldon's sedge.
Description
Carex sheldonii produces triangular stems up to a meter tall from a network of rhizomes. The narrow, hairy leaves attach to the stems by reddish purple sheaths. The inflorescence is a solid, narrow cluster of flowers up to 50 centimeters long,[1] holding up to 100 developing fruits.
Distribution and habitat
This sedge is native to the Western United States, where it grows in wet areas such as lakeshores and moist meadows.[1]
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Carex sheldonii
- USDA Plants Profile: Carex sheldonii
- Carex sheldonii - Photo gallery
Wikidata ☰ Q5039132 entry
![]() | Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carex sheldonii.
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