Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamesonii
ID:
348492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 258 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347824



Common Names

  • Jamesonii Sedge
  • Jameson's Sedge
  • Jameson-leaf Sedge


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Description

Carex jamesonii (also called Jameson's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It typically grows in wet areas, such as wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Carex jamesonii is a species of sedge found in North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover in areas with moist soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex jamesonii var. jamesonii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex jamesonii has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex jamesonii is a perennial species of sedge that is native to North America. It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established. Carex jamesonii prefers full sun to part shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Carex jamesonii

Carex jamesonii can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Carex jamesonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex jamesonii?

Carex jamesonii

What is the common name of Carex jamesonii?

Jameson's sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex jamesonii?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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

Francis Boott (1792-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324529-2: 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].