Fewseeded bog sedge (Carex microglochin, Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 140 (1803))

Family: Cyperaceae

Author: Wahlenb.

Bibliography: Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 140 (1803)

Year: 1803

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Carex

Vegetable: False

Observations: Temp. Eurasia to Himalaya, Subarctic America to WC. U.S.A., Ecuador to S. South America

Description

The Fewseeded Bog Sedge, scientifically named Carex microglochin, is a fascinating perennial species belonging to the Cyperaceae family. First described by Wahlenb. in 1803, this sedge finds its habitat in some of the world’s most varied and often extreme environments.

Carex microglochin is notably widespread, thriving across temperate regions of Eurasia and stretching southwards to the heights of the Himalayas. In the New World, it can be found from the subarctic zones of North America extending all the way to the Western regions of the United States. Additionally, it showcases an impressive adaptability by flourishing in ecosystems from Ecuador down to Southern South America.

Adapted to wetland areas, the Fewseeded Bog Sedge excels in boggy habitats, where its robust and resilient nature allows it to prevail. Its ecological range illustrates not just its hardiness, but also the pivotal role it plays in these diverse ecosystems, often contributing to soil stabilization and offering habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Exploring the botanical and ecological attributes of Carex microglochin introduces us to a plant that is both scientifically significant and ecologically essential. Its presence across such varied landscapes underscores its role and adaptability, making it a remarkable subject for botanists and ecologists alike.

Common Names

Eng: fewseeded bog sedge, bristle sedge, few-seeded fen sedge, false uncinia sedge, few-seeded bog sedge, minute-bristled sedge, short-awned sedge, small-tipped sedge
Deu: kleine grannen-segge, kleingrannige segge
Nob: agnorstarr
Nno: agnorstorr
Swe: borststarr, sukassara
Fin: sukassara
Pol: turzyca drobnozadziorkowa
Fra: carex à petite arête, laîche à petite arête
Sme: čáreslukti
Cym: hesg gwrychog, hesgen wrychog
Gla: seisg chalgach
En: Fewseeded bog sedge, False Uncinia Sedge, Bristle Sedge, Few-seeded fen sedge, Few-seeded bog sedge, Minute-bristled sedge, Short-awned sedge, Small-tipped sedge
Zh: 尖苞苔草, 尖苞薹草
Fi: Sukassara
Fr: Carex à petite arête, Laîche à petite arête, Laiche à petites arêtes, Laîche à petites arêtes, Laiche à petites soies, Laîche à petites soies, Laiche à petite arête
De: Kleingrannige Segge, Kleine Grannen-Segge, Grannen-Segge
Is: Broddastör
It: Carice appuntita
Lt: Viksva šerpetūnė
Mn: Бяцхан сахалт улалж
Se: Čáreslukti
Nb: Agnorstarr
Nn: Agnorstorr
Pl: Turzyca drobnozadziorkowa
Ru: Осока мелкоостренниковая
Gd: Seisg Chalgach
Sv: Borststarr, Sukassara
Zh-tw: 尖苞苔草
Zh-hant: 尖苞苔草
Cy: Hesgen wrychog, Hesg Gwrychog

Synonyms

• Uncinia europaea (J.Gay)
• Caricinella microglochin ((Wahlenb.) St.-Lag.)
• Carex pauciflora (Balb. ex Boott)
• Carex pauciflora var. microglochin ((Wahlenb.) Poir.)
• Uncinia microglochin ((Wahlenb.) Spreng.)
• Carex lyonii (Boott)
• Kobresia microglochin ((Wahlenb.) Tang & W.T.Wang)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Alaska (native)
• Alberta (native)
• Altay (native)
• Argentina Northwest (native)
• Argentina South (native)
• Austria (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• Chile Central (native)
• Chile South (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• Colorado (native)
• East Himalaya (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greenland (native)
• Iceland (native)
• Iran (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Labrador (native)
• Magadan (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Nepal (native)
• New Mexico (native)
• Newfoundland (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest Territorie (native)
• Norway (native)
• Nunavut (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Peru (native)
• Qinghai (native)
• Québec (native)
• Sakhalin (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Tibet (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Utah (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Wyoming (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yukon (native)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Feb 28, 2020 by Christian PELLOQUIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 4, 2020 by loan Houazene (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 28, 2020 by Christian PELLOQUIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 3, 2020 by kokoss kokoss (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 7, 1995 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jul 15, 2009 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2009 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Apr 14, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)

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

Taken Jul 7, 1995 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)

Habit

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

Taken Apr 14, 2004 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Anthony G. Miller (cc-by-nc)

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

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

Taken Jul 7, 1995 by Andrew Gagg (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jul 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2002 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

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

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

Flower

Taken Jul 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2002 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

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

Bark

Taken Jul 15, 2012 by Photoflora – Yann QUELEN (©)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2729293)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300975-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Carex microglochin Wahlenb.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Graminoid

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 8

Soil nutriments: 2