Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exsiccata
ID:
347156

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 1: 6 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346488



Common Names

  • Exsiccata Sedge
  • Exsiccata Fox Sedge
  • Exsiccata Sedge


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Description

Carex exsiccata (also called Dried Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a clump-forming habit, growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to North America, where it is found in dry meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex exsiccata is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex exsiccata has small, yellow-brown flowers that are borne in dense spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and shiny. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex exsiccata is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring. Division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Carex exsiccata

Carex exsiccata can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in North America and Europe.

Carex exsiccata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex exsiccata?

Carex exsiccata

What is the common name of Carex exsiccata?

Dry Sedge

How tall does Carex exsiccata grow?

Carex exsiccata typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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

Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46160-2: 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].