Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grioletii
ID:
347903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. ex Schkuhr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Beschr. Riedgräs. 2: 76 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347235



Common Names

  • Grisea Sedge
  • Grisea's Sedge
  • Grisea Carex


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Description

Carex grioletii (also called Griolet's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woods, swamps, and wet meadows. It has a clumping habit and its leaves are green and long, with a sharp-pointed tip. The flower spikes are greenish-brown and the flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Uses & Benefits

Carex grioletii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex grioletii 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 grioletii is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Carex grioletii

Carex grioletii can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Carex grioletii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex grioletii?

Carex grioletii

What is the common name of Carex grioletii?

Griole's sedge

What is the habitat of Carex grioletii?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in the mountains of central and southern Europe

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

Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Christian Schkuhr (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schkuhr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300025-1: 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].