Carex gravida
Heavy Sedge, Heavy Fruited Sedge
Other regional names: Long Awned Bracted Sedge
- Long Awned Bracted Sedge
Also known as: Carex gravida f. gravida +5 more
- Carex gravida f. gravida
- Carex gravida f. laxifolia (L.H.Bailey) Kük.
- Carex gravida var. gravida
- Carex gravida var. laxifolia L.H.Bailey
- Carex gravida var. lunelliana (Mack.) F.J.Herm.
- Carex lunelliana Mack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex gravida (commonly known as Heavy Sedge or Heavy-Fruited Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Carex is notably large, comprising more than 2300 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Delaware, Japan, Korea, Maryland, North Carolina