Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdica
ID:
348679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük. ex Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 28: 23 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348011

Common Names

  • Kurdica Sedge
  • Kurdica Carex
  • Kurdica's Sedge

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Description

Carex kurdica (also called Kurdish sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge, native to North America. It is a clump-forming plant with narrow, linear leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex kurdica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex kurdica has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex kurdica can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soil and full to partial sun. It is best to plant in the spring or fall. Divide the plant in the spring or fall. Plant the divisions in moist soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in the fall or spring. The seed should be planted in moist soil in a sunny or partially shaded area.

Where to Find Carex kurdica

Carex kurdica can be found in Turkey and parts of the Middle East.

Carex kurdica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kurdica?

Carex kurdica

What is the common name of Carex kurdica?

Kurdish sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex kurdica?

Moist meadows, marshes, and stream banks

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300494-1: 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].