Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rieseana
ID:
351364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Figert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 9: 112 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350696



Common Names

  • Rieseana Sedge
  • Rieseana's Sedge
  • Rieseana's Wood Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex extensa pseudohornschuchiana Murr [unknown]

Description

Carex rieseana (also called Riese's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico. It grows in moist to wet habitats, such as marshes, swamps, wet meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carex rieseana is a popular ornamental grass and is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and is a good choice for wet areas. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex rieseana has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are borne on short, erect spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex rieseana is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed.

Where to Find Carex rieseana

Carex rieseana can be found in the mountains of western North America, from Alaska to California.

Carex rieseana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex rieseana?

Carex rieseana

What is the common name of Carex rieseana?

Riese's Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex rieseana?

Moist 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

Ernst Figert (1848-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Figert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177209-1: 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].