Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Boott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. California 2: 240 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347911
Common Names
- Kellogg's Sedge
- Kellogg's Carex
- Kelloggii Sedge
Description
Carex kelloggii (also called Kellogg's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves and a triangular stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wetland edges.
Uses & Benefits
Carex kelloggii is used in landscaping and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is a popular choice for wetland restoration.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carex kelloggii var. impressa (L.H.Bailey) B.L.Wilson & Otting
Carex kelloggii var. limnophila (Holm) B.L.Wilson & R.E.Brainerd
Carex kelloggii var. kelloggii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex kelloggii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex kelloggii is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to North America and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted immediately.
Where to Find Carex kelloggii
Carex kelloggii can be found in the United States.
Carex kelloggii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex kelloggii?
Carex kelloggii
Where can Carex kelloggii be found?
Carex kelloggii can be found in North America.
What type of plant is Carex kelloggii?
Carex kelloggii is a species of sedge.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274075-2: 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].