Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
348826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wahlenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 156 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348158

Common Names

  • Laxa Sedge
  • Laxa Carex
  • Laxa Fox Sedge

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Description

Carex laxa (also called Loose sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America. This plant typically grows in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carex laxa 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

The flowers of Carex laxa are small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex laxa is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and wetland margins. It grows in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Carex laxa

Carex laxa is native to the western United States and can be found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist areas. It is most commonly found in the western states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Carex laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex laxa?

Carex laxa

What is the family of Carex laxa?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Carex laxa?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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

Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300579-1: 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].