Carex × saxenii
Saxen's Sedge
Also known as: Carex ×saxenii var. saxenii
- Carex ×saxenii var. saxenii
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex × saxenii (commonly known as Saxen's sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in Europe and North America. Within its native range, this hybrid is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A., Northern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Finland, Labrador, Maine, Norway, Nova Scotia, Québec, Sweden
Parent Species