Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscula
ID:
347568

Status:
valid

Authors:
d'Urv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iles Malouin. : 28 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346900



Common Names

  • Fuscula Sedge
  • Fuscula-Fruit Sedge
  • Fuscula Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex inconspicua fuscula d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Carex fuscula fuscula [unknown]
  • Carex fuscula fuscula [unknown]
  • Carex fuscula fuscula [unknown]

Description

Carex fuscula (also called Brownish Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short rhizome. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex fuscula is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used to control erosion and for soil stabilization. It is a great choice for a low-maintenance garden and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow-green, and inconspicuous. Seed: small, brown, and oblong. Seedlings: slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex fuscula is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Carex fuscula requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Carex fuscula

Carex fuscula can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Carex fuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex fuscula?

Carex fuscula

What is the common name of Carex fuscula?

Little Brown Sedge

What is the family of Carex fuscula?

Cyperaceae

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

Jules Dumont d'Urville (1790-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'd'Urv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46229-2: 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].