Carex loliacea
Rye Sedge, Ryegrass Sedge
Also known as: Carex loliacea f. subtenella Norm. +5 more
- Carex loliacea f. subtenella Norm.
- Carex quaternaria Spreng.
- Carex sibirica Willd. ex Kunth
- Leptovignea loliacea (L.) Fedde & J.Schust.
- Neskiza loliacea (L.) Raf.
- Vignea loliacea (L.) Rchb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Europe, and North America, Carex loliacea (commonly known as Rye Sedge or Ryegrass sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Eastern Canada, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Northern Europe, Russian Far East, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, Altay, Amur, Baltic States, Belarus, British Columbia, Central European Russia, East European Russia, Finland, Germany, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Kamchatka, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Manchuria, Manitoba, Mongolia, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Northwest Territories, Norway, Nunavut, Ontario, Poland, Primorye, Romania, Sakhalin, Saskatchewan, South European Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yakutskiya, Yukon
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)
Belgium