Biology:Carex laxiculmis

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Short description: Species of grass-like plant

Carex laxiculmis
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'Hobb' cultivar, trade name Bunny Blue
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Botanical illustration
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. laxiculmis
Binomial name
Carex laxiculmis
Synonyms[1]

Carex laxiculmis, the creeping sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to Ontario, Canada, and the central and eastern United States.[1] As with most species of sedge, it prefers to grow in shady, wet areas.[2] Its cultivar 'Hobb', sold under the trade designation Bunny Blue, is available from commercial nurseries.[3][4]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are currently accepted:[1]

  • Carex laxiculmis var. copulata (L.H.Bailey) Fernald – central part of range, and Minnesota, and introduced to New York
  • Carex laxiculmis var. laxiculmis – entire range, except Minnesota

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15576904 entry