Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrata
ID:
351684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwein.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 1: 69 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351016



Common Names

  • Scabrous Sedge
  • Scabrata Sedge
  • Scabrous Sedge


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Description

Carex scabrata (also called Rough-leaved Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the genus Carex. It is native to North America, specifically in the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex scabrata can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex scabrata is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, greenish-brown shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex scabrata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 3-4 weeks. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny location. Water the plants regularly to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Carex scabrata

Carex scabrata is native to North America and can be found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Carex scabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex scabrata?

Carex scabrata

What is the common name of Carex scabrata?

Rough Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex scabrata?

Moist woods, streambanks, and meadows

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

Lewis David de Schweinitz (1780-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwein.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324482-2: 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].