Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilior
ID:
347822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 614 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347154

Common Names

  • Carex gracilior
  • Gracilior Sedge
  • Gracilior Carex

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Description

Carex gracilior (also called Slender Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in tufts and has a slender, erect stem. It is native to North America and typically grows in moist woods, wet meadows, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex gracilior is used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex gracilior has a small, greenish-brown flower that produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex gracilior is a perennial species of sedge that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or autumn, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in the garden in the spring.

Where to Find Carex gracilior

Carex gracilior can be found in the United States, primarily in the western states.

Carex gracilior FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Carex gracilior?

Carex gracilior prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

How often should Carex gracilior be watered?

Carex gracilior should be watered regularly, especially during dry periods.

How big does Carex gracilior grow?

Carex gracilior typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm).

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

Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46271-2: 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].