Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
musei
ID:
349788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 205 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349120



Common Names

  • Musei Sedge
  • Musei Carex
  • Musei Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex musei (also called Muse's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex musei is a species of sedge that is native to North America. It is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in areas that are prone to erosion. It is also used in landscaping to provide a natural look to a garden or yard.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex musei has small, yellow-green flowers with three stamens. Seed: Carex musei has small, brown, triangular seeds. Seedlings: Carex musei seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex musei can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Carex musei

Carex musei can be found in moist woods and meadows in Europe and Asia.

Carex musei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex musei?

Carex musei

What type of plant is Carex musei?

It is a species of sedge.

Where is Carex musei found?

It is found in China.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301115-1: 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].