Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiligulata
ID:
347878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 82: 9 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347210



Common Names

  • Carex grandiligulata
  • Grandiligulata Sedge
  • Grandiligulata Carex


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Description

Carex grandiligulata (also called Large-Lobed Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in tufts and has a slender, erect stem. It is native to North America and typically grows in moist woods, wet meadows, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex grandiligulata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex grandiligulata has small, yellow-green flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy surface. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex grandiligulata 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 grandiligulata

Carex grandiligulata can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Carex grandiligulata FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Carex grandiligulata?

Carex grandiligulata prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

How often should Carex grandiligulata be watered?

Carex grandiligulata should be watered regularly, especially during dry periods.

How big does Carex grandiligulata grow?

Carex grandiligulata typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm).

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300008-1: 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].