Carex melanostachya
Black Spiked Sedge, Great Plains Sedge
Also known as: Carex bicuspidata Regel ex V.I.Krecz. +9 more
- Carex bicuspidata Regel ex V.I.Krecz.
- Carex bornmulleri Kük.
- Carex juncoides J.Presl & C.Presl
- Carex ledebourii Boiss. & Buhse
- Carex nutans f. sulcata (Schur) Kük.
- Carex nutans var. japonica Franch. & Sav.
- Carex nutans var. major Boeckeler
- Carex ripariiformis Litv.
- Carex sulcata Schur
- Vignea juncoides (J.Presl & C.Presl) Opiz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, Carex melanostachya (commonly known as Black-Spiked Sedge or Great Plains Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Altay, Austria, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
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, Finland, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma