Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
346641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(2): 309 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345973

Common Names

  • Carex Depressa
  • Depressed Sedge
  • Flat Sedge

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Description

Carex depressa (also called Depressed Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 2 feet tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams. The leaves are thin and grass-like, and the flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Uses & Benefits

Carex depressa is a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens, as a border plant, or as a specimen plant in a rock garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex depressa sub. basilaris (Jord.) Cif. & Giacom.
Carex depressa sub. depressa
Carex depressa sub. transsilvanica (Schur) K.Richt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex depressa has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in May and June. Its seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex depressa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is best grown in well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in situ.

Where to Find Carex depressa

Carex depressa can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Carex depressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex depressa?

Carex depressa

What is the common name of Carex depressa?

Depressed Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex depressa?

Moist woods, thickets, and meadows

Species in the Carex genus

Carex abitibiana, Carex aboriginum, Carex abortiva, Carex abrupta, Carex abscondita, Carex acaulis, Carex accrescens, Carex acicularis, Carex acidicola, Carex acocksii, Carex acuta, Carex acutata, Carex acutiformis, Carex adelostoma, Carex adrienii, Carex adusta, Carex aematorrhyncha, Carex aequialta, Carex aestivaliformis, Carex aestivalis, Carex aethiopica, Carex agastachys, Carex agglomerata, Carex aggregata, Carex akitaensis, Carex akiyamana, Carex alajica, Carex alascana, Carex alata, Carex alba, Carex alberti, Carex albicans, Carex albolutescens, Carex albonigra, Carex albula, Carex albursina, Carex algida, Carex allanii, Carex alligata, Carex alliiformis, Carex allivescens, Carex alluvialis, Carex alma, Carex almii, Carex alopecoidea, Carex alopecuroides, Carex alsatica, Carex alsophila, Carex alta, Carex altaica,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299428-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].