Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
350837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Descr. Gram. : 239 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350169



Common Names

  • Carex polymorpha
  • Many-Form Sedge
  • Variable Sedge


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Description

Carex polymorpha (also called Variable Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. This sedge typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex polymorpha is a species of sedge that is used in ornamental landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has a clumping habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and moisture levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex polymorpha is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex polymorpha is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall when the soil is moist. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or spring in moist soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Carex polymorpha

Carex polymorpha can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in North America.

Carex polymorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex polymorpha?

Carex polymorpha

What is the common name of Carex polymorpha?

Polymorpha Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex polymorpha?

Moist to wet meadows, marshes, 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

Francis Boott (1792-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boott' in the authors string.
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324493-2: 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].