Bohemian sedge (Carex bohemica, Beschr. Gräs. 2: 52 (1772))

Family: Cyperaceae

Author: Schreb.

Bibliography: Beschr. Gräs. 2: 52 (1772)

Year: 1772

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Carex

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to N. & C. Japan

Description

Bohemian sedge, scientifically known as Carex bohemica, is a notable species belonging to the Cyperaceae family. First described in Schreb.’s “Beschr. Gräs. 2: 52” in 1772, this sedge holds a distinct place in the botanical profiles of various regions.

Characterized by its adaptive capacity and structural elegance, Bohemian sedge flourishes across a wide geographic range spanning from Europe to northern and central parts of Japan. The diverse environmental conditions of these areas highlight the plant’s resilience and versatility.

The Bohemian sedge typically thrives in moist and marshy lands, contributing to its role in supporting wetland ecosystems. Its clumping growth habit and slender, grass-like leaves create a dense, protective cover, which proves valuable for soil stabilization and habitat formation for various wildlife.

Botanically, Carex bohemica exhibits the classic sedge characteristics with its triangular stems and distinct inflorescence. These features not only contribute to its identification but also to its ecological significance, making it an integral species for studies in wetland conservation and botanical research alike.

In summary, Bohemian sedge is a robust and widespread plant species, playing a crucial role in the biological tapestry of Europe and parts of Japan. The detailed description provided by Schreb. in 1772 remains foundational to our understanding and appreciation of this versatile sedge.

Common Names

Dan: fladaks-star
Deu: zypergras-segge
Fin: mykerösara
Swe: mykerösara, svepestarr, flataxstarr
Nob: skjermstarr
Nno: skjermstorr
En: Bohemian Sedge
Hy: Բոշխ բոհեմական
Zh: 莎苔草, 莎薹草
Hr: Češki šaš
Cs: Ostřice šáchorovitá
Da: Fladaks-star
Nl: Cyperzegge
Fi: Mykerösara
Fr: Laiche de Bohême, Laîche de Bohême, Laiche faux souchet, Laîche faux souchet, Laiche Souchet, Laîche Souchet, Laiche voyageuse, Laîche voyageuse
De: Kleine Zypergras-Segge, Zypergras-Segge, Zyperriet-Segge, Böhmische Segge
Hu: Palkasás
It: Carice boema
Nb: Skjermstarr
Nn: Skjermstorr
Pl: Turzyca ciborowata
Ru: Осока богемская
Sv: Svepestarr, Mykerösara, Flataxstarr
Zh-tw: 莎苔草
Zh-hant: 莎苔草
: Bohemian sedge

Synonyms

• Thysanocarex cyperoides ((L.) Fedde & J.Schust.)
• Schelhammeria cyperoides ((L.) Dumort.)
• Carex cyperoides (L.)
• Carex cyperoidea (Houtt.)
• Schelhammeria capitata (Moench)
• Carex cyperoides f. aggregata (Domin)
• Vignea bohemica ((Schreb.) Soják)
• Carex bohemica f. aggregata ((Domin) Soó)
• Vignea cyperoides ((L.) Peterm.)
• Caricina cyperoides ((L.) St.-Lag.)

Distribution

• Altay (native)
• Amur (native)
• Austria (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Inner Mongolia (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kamchatka (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Khabarovsk (native)
• Korea (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Primorye (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Azores (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Aug 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Bernard TILLY (©)

Taken Sep 8, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 14, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 20, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Hugues TINGUY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 8, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Bernard TILLY (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jun 23, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Alain POIREL (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2728048)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298861-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Carex bohemica Schreb.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]

Soil nutriments: 4