Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arsenei
ID:
345287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 326 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344619

Common Names

  • Carex arsenei
  • Arsenei Carex
  • Carex

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Description

Carex arsenei (also called Arseny's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species native to North America. It grows in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods, and can reach heights of up to 40 cm (16 in). It has a light green to yellow-green stem and leaves, with a white to light brown inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Carex arsenei is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is a drought-tolerant plant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex arsenei is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, slender grass-like plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex arsenei is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the fall or spring in a moist soil. Division is done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The clumps should be divided and replanted.

Where to Find Carex arsenei

Carex arsenei is native to the western United States.

Carex arsenei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex arsenei?

Carex arsenei

What is the common name of Carex arsenei?

Arseny's Sedge

What type of plant is Carex arsenei?

Grass-like perennial

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45782-2: 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].