Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
algida
ID:
344973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz. ex V.I.Krecz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 3: 612 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344305

Common Names

  • Carex algida
  • Carex Algida
  • Carex algida

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Description

Carex algida (also called Arctic Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Arctic, where it is found in moist grasslands, meadows, and open forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Carex algida is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to stabilize soils, reduce erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex algida is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex algida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a sunny or partially shaded area. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in the desired area.

Where to Find Carex algida

Carex algida can be found in North America.

Carex algida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex algida?

Carex algida

What are the common names of Carex algida?

Frosted Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex algida?

It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas

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

V.I. Kreczetowicz (1901-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Krecz.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298494-1: 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].