Carex secalina
Rye Sedge
Also known as: Carex hordeistichos var. secalina (Willd. ex Wahlenb.) Boott +2 more
- Carex hordeistichos var. secalina (Willd. ex Wahlenb.) Boott
- Carex secale Ledeb.
- Kuekenthalia secalina (Willd. ex Wahlenb.) Fedde & J.Schust.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia and Europe, Carex secalina (commonly known as Rye sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Altay, Austria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Tuva, Ukraine, West Siberia, 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, New York, Primorye
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms