Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miser
ID:
349588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buckley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 45: 173 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348920



Common Names

  • Carex miser
  • Miser Sedge
  • Slender Sedge


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Description

Carex miser (also called Poor sedge, among many other common names) is a small, perennial sedge that grows to a height of about 10 cm. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and its flowers are borne in dense spikes. This plant is native to North America. It is commonly found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carex miser is a species of sedge that is commonly used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is low maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex miser is a small, inconspicuous spikelet, usually greenish or yellowish in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex miser is a perennial sedge that can be grown in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year or more for the seed to germinate.

Where to Find Carex miser

Carex miser can be found in wet meadows, wet woods, and along streams in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex miser FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex miser?

Carex miser

What is the common name of Carex miser?

Miser sedge

What is the habitat of Carex miser?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in 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,

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