Club sedge (Carex buxbaumii, Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 163 (1803))

Family: Cyperaceae

Author: Wahlenb.

Bibliography: Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 163 (1803)

Year: 1803

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Carex

Vegetable: False

Observations: Temp. Northern Hemisphere, NW. Venezuela (Zulia)

Description

Club sedge, or scientifically known as Carex buxbaumii, is a compelling species belonging to the family Cyperaceae. First described in the early 19th century by Wahlenberg in Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. in 1803, this plant captures interest due to its wide distribution and adaptability to various environmental conditions.

Predominantly found throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Carex buxbaumii has also been observed in northwestern Venezuela, particularly within the Zulia state. This indicates the species’ remarkable adaptability, thriving in varied climates and geographical zones. The plant typically inhabits wet meadows, marshes, and alongside stream banks where it can take advantage of moist soil conditions.

Club sedge is characterized by its tufted grass-like appearance, forming dense clumps. It is notable for its slender stems and long, narrow leaves, which contribute to its subtle, yet distinctive presence in its natural habitat. The inflorescence presents itself in the form of small, clustered spikelets which are often tinged with shades of brown and green, creating a subtle yet intricate display upon closer inspection.

This species plays an integral role in its ecosystem, offering both habitat and food sources for various wildlife. Its presence in wetland areas can assist in stabilizing the soil and preventing erosion, thereby contributing to the overall health and sustainability of these sensitive environments.

Common Names

Lav: buksbauma grislis
Eng: buxbaum’s sedge, club sedge, brown bog sedge, brown sedge, dark-scale sedge
Deu: buxbaums segge
Dan: kølle-star
Nob: klubbestarr
Nno: klubbestorr
Swe: klubbstarr, nuijasara
Nld: knotszegge
Fin: nuijasara
Fra: carex de buxbaum, laiche de buxbaum
Sme: diehppelukti
Cym: hesg buxbaum, hesgen buxbaum
Gla: seisg chuailleach
En: Club sedge, Buxbaum’s sedge, Brown Bog Sedge, BUXBAUM SEDGE, Brown sedge, Dark-scale sedge, Brown Bog-sedge
Be: Асака Буксбаума
Bg: Буксбаумова острица
Ca: Club Sedge
Cs: Ostřice Buxbaumova
Da: Køllestar, Kølle-star
Nl: Knotszegge
Et: Padutarn
Fi: Nuijasara, Karttusara
Fr: Carex de Buxbaum, Laiche de Buxbaum, Laîche de Buxbaum
De: Buxbaums Segge, Moor-Segge, Moorsegge
Hu: Buxbaum-sás
It: Carice di Buxbaum
Lv: Buksbauma grīslis, Buksbauma grislis
Lt: Pievinė viksva
Se: Diehppelukti
Nb: Klubbestarr
Nn: Klubbestorr
Fa: کارکس باکسبامی
Pl: Turzyca Buxbauma
Ru: Осока Буксбаума
Gd: Seisg Chuailleach
Sv: Klubbstarr, Nuijasara
Cy: Hesgen Buxbaum, Hesg Buxbaum

Synonyms

• Carex buxbaumii var. claviformis (Russow)
• Carex buxbaumii var. submutica (Hartm.)
• Physiglochis buxbaumii ((Wahlenb.) Raf.)
• Carex polygama var. confusa (A.Cajander)
• Carex oligandra (F.Muell. ex Boott)
• Carex buxbaumii f. pedunculata (Raymond)
• Carex picea (Franch.)
• Carex buxbaumii subsp. subulata ((A.Cajander) Liro)
• Carex pseudobuxbaumii (M.Winkl.)
• Carex polygama var. brevisquamosa (A.Cajander)
• Carex tarumensis (Franch.)
• Carex buxbaumii f. virescens (Norman)
• Carex buxbaumii f. oenipontana (Grembl. ex Appel)
• Carex buxbaumii var. subrigida (Neuman)
• Carex polygama subsp. subulata (A.Cajander)
• Carex buxbaumii f. mitis (Norman)
• Carex holmiana (Mack.)
• Carex tubulata (K.Schum. ex Boott)
• Carex buxbaumii var. sibirica (Litv.)
• Carex buxbaumii f. dilutior (Kük.)
• Carex polygama (Schkuhr)
• Carex buxbaumii var. anticostensis (Raymond)

Distribution

• Alaska (native)
• Alberta (native)
• Altay (native)
• Arizona (native)
• Arkansas (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Colorado (native)
• Connecticut (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Delaware (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greenland (native)
• Iceland (native)
• Idaho (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Iowa (native)
• Italy (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kansas (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kentucky (native)
• Korea (native)
• Kuril Is. (native)
• Labrador (native)
• Maine (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Maryland (native)
• Masachusettes (native)
• Michigan (native)
• Minnesota (native)
• Missouri (native)
• Montana (native)
• Nebraska (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• New Brunswick (native)
• New Hampshire (native)
• New Mexico (native)
• New York (native)
• Newfoundland (native)
• North Carolina (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North Dakota (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Northwest Territorie (native)
• Norway (native)
• Nova Scotia (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Oregon (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• Poland (native)
• Québec (native)
• Rhode I. (native)
• Romania (native)
• Saskatchewan (native)
• South Carolina (native)
• South Dakota (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tennessee (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Utah (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Vermont (native)
• Virginia (native)
• Washington (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• West Virginia (native)
• Wisconsin (native)
• Wyoming (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Yukon (native)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)

Additional Images

Habit

Taken Jun 4, 2008 by EOL − Chicago Botanic Garden 2008 (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jun 18, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 18, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 18, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

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Fruit

Taken May 25, 2007 by EOL − Václav Dvořák (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jun 18, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

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Flower

Taken Aug 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. (public)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2001 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2001 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2001 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

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

Leaf

Taken Oct 20, 2021 by tychus defromont (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken May 25, 2007 by EOL − Václav Dvořák (cc-by-nc)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2724284)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30070684-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Carex buxbaumii Wahlenb.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Graminoid

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 8

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’]

Soil nutriments: 3