Family: Cyperaceae
Author: Mack.
Bibliography: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 241 (1910)
Year: 1910
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Carex
Vegetable: False
Observations: C. & E. U.S.A.
Description
Bush’s sedge, scientifically known as Carex bushii, belongs to the diverse family Cyperaceae, commonly referred to as the sedge family. This perennial plant was first formally described in the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club in 1910 by Mack.
Primarily found in the central and eastern regions of the United States, Bush’s sedge thrives in a variety of environments. It is well-adapted to moist, well-drained soils and often inhabits meadows, prairies, and open woodlands, where it forms dense clumps of grass-like foliage.
The plant is characterized by its slender, arching stems that can reach impressive heights. These stems are topped with distinctive spikelets that produce tiny seeds, making them a crucial component of the ecosystem as they provide food for various wildlife species.
Bush’s sedge is not only valued for its ecological role but also for its aesthetic appeal. The fine-textured foliage and graceful form make it a popular choice for naturalistic gardens and restoration projects, where it helps to stabilize soil and reduce erosion while offering a visually pleasing addition to the landscape.
In summary, Bush’s sedge (Carex bushii) is a versatile and beneficial plant native to central and eastern North America, valued for its contributions to both natural ecosystems and cultivated landscapes.
Common Names
Eng: bush’s sedge
En: Bush’s sedge
Fa: کارکس بوشی
Synonyms
- Carex caroliniana var. cuspidata ((Dewey) Shinners)
- Carex hirsuta var. cuspidata (Dewey)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- District of Columbia (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Mississippi (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New York (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Texas (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. (public)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (public)
Fruit
Taken Jul 15, 2014 by EOL − Erin Faulkner (cc-by-nc)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2726467)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45905-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Carex bushii Mack.)
Specifications
Growth form>: Bunch
Growth habit>: Graminoid
Growth rate>: Slow
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 5.8
