Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siccata
ID:
351959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dewey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 10: 27 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351291



Common Names

  • Siccata Carex
  • Dry Sedge
  • Dry Carex


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Description

Carex siccata (also called Dry Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as along roadsides and in meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex siccata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex siccata var. enervis (D.K.Evans & Mohlenbr.) Mohlenbr.
Carex siccata var. siccata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex siccata has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex siccata is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered, shady spot outdoors. Division is best done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carex siccata

Carex siccata can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Carex siccata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex siccata?

Carex siccata

What is the family of Carex siccata?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Carex siccata?

Grasslands, meadows, and open forests

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

Chester Dewey (1784-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302247-1: 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].