Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litwinovii
ID:
349081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 59 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348413



Common Names

  • Litwinov's Sedge
  • Litwinov's Fox Sedge
  • Litwinov's Meadow Sedge


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Description

Carex litwinovii (also called Litwinov's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is native to coastal areas of Europe and North America and can be found in salt marshes, dunes, and other coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex litwinovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and treating respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex litwinovii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with awns, and the seed is a small, brown, three-sided achene. The seedlings are delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex litwinovii is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial grass-like plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Carex litwinovii

Carex litwinovii can be found in wet meadows, fens, and marshes in North America.

Carex litwinovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex litwinovii?

Carex litwinovii

What is the common name of Carex litwinovii?

Litwinov's Sedge

What type of plant is Carex litwinovii?

Grass

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,

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