Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edwardsiana
ID:
346995

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Bridges & Orzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 148 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346327



Common Names

  • Edwardsiana Sedge
  • Edwardsiana Carex
  • Edwardsiana Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex edwardsiana (also called Edwards' Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the genus Carex. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex edwardsiana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex edwardsiana is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single yellow stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a rough, spiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex edwardsiana is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in wetlands, meadows, and woodlands. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Carex edwardsiana

Carex edwardsiana can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex edwardsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex edwardsiana?

Carex edwardsiana

What are the common names of Carex edwardsiana?

Edwards' sedge, Edwards' wood sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex edwardsiana?

It is a perennial, tufted sedge that grows up to 30 cm tall.

Species in the Carex genus

Carex abitibiana, Carex aboriginum, Carex abortiva, Carex abrupta, Carex abscondita, Carex acaulis, Carex accrescens, Carex acicularis, Carex acidicola, Carex acocksii, Carex acuta, Carex acutata, Carex acutiformis, Carex adelostoma, Carex adrienii, Carex adusta, Carex aematorrhyncha, Carex aequialta, Carex aestivaliformis, Carex aestivalis, Carex aethiopica, Carex agastachys, Carex agglomerata, Carex aggregata, Carex akitaensis, Carex akiyamana, Carex alajica, Carex alascana, Carex alata, Carex alba, Carex alberti, Carex albicans, Carex albolutescens, Carex albonigra, Carex albula, Carex albursina, Carex algida, Carex allanii, Carex alligata, Carex alliiformis, Carex allivescens, Carex alluvialis, Carex alma, Carex almii, Carex alopecoidea, Carex alopecuroides, Carex alsatica, Carex alsophila, Carex alta, Carex altaica,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Edwin L. Bridges: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Bridges' in the authors string.
Steve L. Orzell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orzell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274053-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].