Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glareosa
ID:
347674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schkuhr ex Wahlenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 146 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347006



Common Names

  • Carex glareosa
  • Glareosa Sedge
  • Glareos Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex soriofkensis Levl. & Vant. [unknown]
  • Carex glareosa glareosa [unknown]

Description

Carex glareosa (also called Glare Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to North America and typically grows in moist meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex glareosa is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in areas of high water flow.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex glareosa sub. glareosa
Carex glareosa sub. pribylovensis (Macoun) G.Halliday & Chater

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex glareosa has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex glareosa is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry spells. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plants vigorous.

Where to Find Carex glareosa

Carex glareosa can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streambanks in North America.

Carex glareosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex glareosa?

Carex glareosa

What type of plant is Carex glareosa?

It is a species of sedge.

Where is Carex glareosa found?

It is found in Europe and North America.

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

Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299945-1: 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].