Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervina
ID:
349895

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 10: 203 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349227



Common Names

  • Nervina Sedge
  • Nervina Carex
  • Nervina Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex nervina (also called Nerve-leaved Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America and Europe. It typically grows in moist to wet soils in open meadows, wet prairies, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex nervina is a species of sedge native to North America. It is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in moist soils. It is also used in erosion control and can be used to create a natural barrier to protect against wind and water damage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex nervina is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex nervina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Carex nervina

Carex nervina is native to the mountains of western North America from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Carex nervina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex nervina?

Carex nervina

What is the common name of Carex nervina?

Nerve-leaved Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex nervina?

Moist woods, meadows, and streambanks

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

Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301190-1: 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].