Carex adusta
Species of plant in the sedge family From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carex adusta, commonly known as the lesser brown sedge,[1] swarthy sedge,[2] browned sedge,[3] or Carex brûlé,[4] is a species of sedge (Carex) in the section Ovales. First described scientifically in 1839 by Francis Boott, Adusta is Latin for "burnt," probably referring to the color.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Subgenus: | Carex subg. Vignea |
| Section: | Carex sect. Ovales |
| Species: | C. adusta |
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Description
Carex adusta is a densely tuft-forming, perennial, rhizomatous, grass-like plant growing up to 32 inches in height. Leaves are simple and alternate, and are linear in shape.[5] The plants have densely clustered culms that grow 2.5–8 cm (1.0–3.1 in) high, and leaves measuring 7–25 cm (2.8–9.8 in) long by 2–3.5 mm wide.[3] Inflorescence consists of up to 15 spikes, clustered together.[6] The fruit is an obovate to elliptic achene.[4]
Distribution and habitat
This species is found in Canada and the northeastern United States, where it grows in dry, acidic, sandy soils,[7][8] woodlands, road beds and disturbed sites.[9]
References
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