Carex austrina
Southern Sedge
Also known as: Carex communis var. wheeleri L.H.Bailey +6 more
- Carex communis var. wheeleri L.H.Bailey
- Carex muehlenbergii var. australis Olney
- Carex muehlenbergii var. australis Olney ex L.H.Bailey
- Carex muehlenbergii var. austrina (Mack.) Small
- Carex pedicellata var. wheeleri (L.H.Bailey) Britton
- Carex pensylvanica var. nebulosa Barratt
- Carex varia var. pedicellata Dewey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex austrina (commonly known as Southern Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Carex, which contains over 2300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
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)
Maryland, Ohio, Virginia