Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pigra
ID:
350713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naczi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 67 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350045



Common Names

  • Sluggish Sedge
  • Sluggish Woodsedge
  • Sluggish Yellow Sedge


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Description

Carex pigra (also called Pigra's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in tufts. It is native to Europe and is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. It has a short stem and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pigra is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil or in areas where erosion is a problem. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex pigra is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pigra is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Carex pigra

Carex pigra is native to North America, where it is found in moist woods, bogs, and meadows.

Carex pigra FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Carex pigra?

Carex pigra is found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, meadows, and along streams.

What type of soil does Carex pigra prefer?

Carex pigra prefers moist, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Carex pigra?

Carex pigra prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.

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

Robert Francis Cox Naczi (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naczi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312825-2: 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].