Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
351148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wahlenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 139 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350480



Common Names

  • Carex Pyrenaica
  • Pyrenean Sedge
  • Pyrenees Sedge


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Description

Carex pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It has long, narrow leaves and a cylindrical inflorescence. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open woods, meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex pyrenaica sub. micropodioides (V.I.Krecz.) Chandjian
Carex pyrenaica sub. pyrenaica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex pyrenaica is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pyrenaica can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and covered lightly with soil. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Carex pyrenaica

Carex pyrenaica can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Carex pyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex pyrenaica?

Carex pyrenaica

What is the common name of Carex pyrenaica?

Pyrenean Sedge

Where is Carex pyrenaica found?

Carex pyrenaica is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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

Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301834-1: 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].