Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
347268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 204 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346600



Common Names

  • Thread-leaved Sedge
  • Thread-leaved Carex
  • Carex filifolia


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Description

Carex filifolia (also called Threadleaf Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge, native to North America. It has a clump-forming habit, with narrow, arching, light green leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other crafts.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex filifolia var. erostrata Kük.
Carex filifolia var. filifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex filifolia is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with a single, erect stem and two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex filifolia is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate some drought. It is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or early spring. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Carex filifolia

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

Carex filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex filifolia?

Carex filifolia

What is the common name of Carex filifolia?

Thread-leaved Sedge

How tall does Carex filifolia grow?

Carex filifolia 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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30335435-2: 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].