Carex abrupta
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Subgenus: | Carex subg. Vignea |
| Section: | Carex sect. Ovales |
| Species: | C. abrupta
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Carex abrupta is a species of sedge known by the common name abrupt-beaked sedge or abruptbeak sedge. It is native to the western United States from California to Idaho,[1] where it grows in moist mountain habitat such as meadows and slopes.[2]
Description
[edit]This perennial sedge forms a dense, erect clump, the stems of which may reach up to 70 centimeters in height.[3] Leaves are basal, with whitish sheaths, and with 3 to 6 blades per fertile culm.[4] The inflorescence is a rounded cluster of spikes 1 to 2 centimeters wide. Each fruit is surrounded by a sac called a perigynium. This is boat-shaped to scoop-shaped with a very narrow, cylindrical beak, which is coppery red to dark brown in color.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carex abrupta Mack. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "EcoFlora - Carex abrupta". biokic3.rc.asu.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ a b "OregonFlora". oregonflora.org. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "FNA: Carex abrupta vs. Carex acutiformis". nwwildflowers.com. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
External links
[edit]- Calflora: Carex abrupta (Abrupt beaked sedge)
- Jepson Manual (TJM2) treatment of Carex abrupta
- Flora of North America
- Carex abrupta - Photo gallery
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