Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrorrhiza
ID:
347118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 103 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346450



Common Names

  • Red-Rooted Sedge
  • Red Rooted Sedge
  • Erythrorrhiza Sedge


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Description

Carex erythrorrhiza (also called Red-rooted Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex erythrorrhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex erythrorrhiza has small, yellow-green flowers with three stamens and three styles. The seeds are small and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are short and slender with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex erythrorrhiza is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, sunny areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Carex erythrorrhiza

Carex erythrorrhiza can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streambanks in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex erythrorrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex erythrorrhiza?

Carex erythrorrhiza

What type of plant is Carex erythrorrhiza?

It is a type of sedge.

Where is Carex erythrorrhiza native to?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299657-1: 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].