Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
notha
ID:
350012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 421 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349344



Common Names

  • Notha Sedge
  • Notha's Sedge
  • Notha Sedge


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Description

Carex notha (also called Notch-leaved sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows up to 1.5 feet tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex notha 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

Carex notha has a small, yellowish-green flower with a short, three-lobed perianth. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex notha is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be planted in full sun to partial shade. It can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Carex notha

Carex notha is native to North America, where it is found in moist, shady areas from Newfoundland to Alaska, south to California and Texas.

Carex notha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex notha?

Carex notha

What is the common name of Carex notha?

Noth's Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex notha?

Mountainous areas, alpine meadows, and open woods

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301241-1: 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].