Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virescens
ID:
353152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl. ex Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 4: 251 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352484



Common Names

  • Carex virescens
  • Virescens Sedge
  • Virescens Sedge


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Description

Carex virescens (also called Green-fruited Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It grows in moist to wet soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and ponds. It has a clumping habit and its leaves are green with a yellowish tinge. Its flowers are small and greenish-brown, and its fruits are green.

Uses & Benefits

Carex virescens is used as a ground cover and for erosion control in landscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex virescens has small, inconspicuous flowers that are greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex virescens is a perennial sedge native to North America. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and marshes. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Carex virescens

Carex virescens can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex virescens?

Carex virescens

What is the common name of Carex virescens?

Virescent sedge

Where is Carex virescens found?

Carex virescens is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in eastern North America

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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008078-1: 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].