Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamigera
ID:
52

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.I.Krecz. & Luczn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Dal'nevost. Fil. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. Bot. 2: 890 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302060



Common Names

  • Scaly Sedge
  • Scaly-Fruited Sedge
  • Scalyfruit Sedge


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Description

Carex squamigera (also called 'Fringed Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in tufts. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex squamigera is a species of sedge that is commonly used in landscaping and gardening. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a natural-looking border or as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and can be planted in wet areas to help absorb excess water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex squamigera has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex squamigera is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and takes longer. The seeds should be sown in a moist, shady area and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Carex squamigera

Carex squamigera is a species of sedge found in wetland habitats in temperate regions of the world. It is commonly found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Carex squamigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex squamigera?

Carex squamigera

What is the common name of Carex squamigera?

Scaly Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex squamigera?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.

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,