Status:
valid
Authors:
Gooden.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 2: 175 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346491
Common Names
- Extensa Sedge
- Extensa Fox Sedge
- Extensa Sedge
Description
Carex extensa (also called Spreading Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a spreading habit, growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to North America, where it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carex extensa is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carex extensa var. balbisii (Schkuhr ex Spreng.) Nyman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carex extensa has small, yellow-brown flowers that are borne in dense spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and shiny. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex extensa is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring. Division should be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Carex extensa
Carex extensa can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in North America and Europe.
Carex extensa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex extensa?
Carex extensa
What is the common name of Carex extensa?
Extended Sedge
How tall does Carex extensa grow?
Carex extensa typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299690-1: 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].