Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karoi
ID:
348568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 40: 303 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347900



Common Names

  • Karoi Sedge
  • Karoi Carex
  • Karoi Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex karoi selengensis Serg. [unknown]

Description

Carex karoi (also called Karo's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that can grow to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the United States and Canada, and is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex karoi 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex karoi is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet with a single flower. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have a long, narrow shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, narrow shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex karoi is a perennial sedge that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an area with some protection from strong winds. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall. The seed should be sown on the surface and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the spring.

Where to Find Carex karoi

Carex karoi can be found in Japan.

Carex karoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex karoi?

Carex karoi

What is the common name of Carex karoi?

Karoi sedge

Where is Carex karoi native to?

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

Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300413-1: 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].