Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nordica
ID:
835829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molina Gonz., Acedo & Llamas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 156: 401 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835164



Common Names

  • Carex nordica
  • Nordic Sedge
  • Nordic Carex


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Description

Carex nordica (also called Nordic Sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to northern Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Baltic region. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs, at elevations of up to 1000 meters. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex nordica is a species of sedge that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex nordica has small, greenish-brown flowers with a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex nordica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Carex nordica

Carex nordica is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in the forests of the country.

Carex nordica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex nordica?

Carex nordica

What is the common name of Carex nordica?

Nordic Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex nordica?

Bogs, fens, and wet meadows

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

Félix Llamas (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Llamas' in the authors string.
Carmen Acedo Casado (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acedo' in the authors string.
Ana María Molina (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Molina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77088650-1: 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].