Carex melanocephala
Also known as: Carex alpina subsp. melanocephala (Turcz. ex Kunth) K.Richt. +1 more
- Carex alpina subsp. melanocephala (Turcz. ex Kunth) K.Richt.
- Carex melanocephala Turcz. ex Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Carex melanocephala
Carex melanocephala is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, 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)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Mongolia, Xinjiang