Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
misera
ID:
1416432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buckley

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1843

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428897



Common Names

  • Carex misera
  • Sedge
  • Miserable Sedge


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Description

Carex misera (also called Poor Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It has a single, erect stem, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a yellow-green perigynium and a yellow-green spike. It grows in wet areas, in open areas, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex misera is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex misera is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex misera is a perennial grass native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Carex misera

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

Carex misera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex misera?

Carex misera

What is the common name of Carex misera?

Miserable Sedge

Where does Carex misera grow?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Samuel Botsford Buckley (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buckley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301017-1: 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].