Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
348070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) K.T.Fu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tsinling. 1(1): 264. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347402



Common Names

  • Carex henryi
  • Henry's Sedge
  • Henry's Fox Sedge


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Description

Carex henryi (also called Henry's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a tufted habit, and its stems grow up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of several spikes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex henryi is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex henryi can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The plant prefers moist soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Carex henryi

Carex henryi is native to wet meadows, moist woods, and streambanks in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex henryi?

Carex henryi

What is the common name of Carex henryi?

Henry's Sedge

What is the optimal growing environment for Carex henryi?

Carex henryi prefers moist, shady areas with partial sun and well-drained soil.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-227280: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Kun Tsun Fu (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.T.Fu' in the authors string.