Family: Cyperaceae
Author: Wahlenb.
Bibliography: Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 165 (1803)
Year: 1803
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Carex
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: N., C. & E. Europe to Siberia, E. Canada to U.S.A.
Description
The Leafy Tussock Sedge, scientifically known as Carex aquatilis, is a perennial grass-like plant that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. First documented by Wahlenb. in 1803, this sedge is detailed in the publication “Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl.,” specifically in volume 24 on page 165.
Geographically, Carex aquatilis spans a wide range, thriving in various regions from Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe to the expanses of Siberia. It is also prevalent across Eastern Canada, extending its presence into parts of the United States. This distribution highlights the plant’s adaptability to different climates and conditions.
Characterized by its leafiness and tussock-forming growth pattern, the Leafy Tussock Sedge typically inhabits wetlands, marshes, and other moist environments. Its robust root system and dense tufts of narrow leaves make it a valuable plant for soil stabilization and erosion control in such habitats. Additionally, its presence often supports diverse ecological communities by providing habitat and food for various wildlife species.
Overall, Carex aquatilis is a significant component of wetland ecosystems within its extensive geographical range, contributing to biodiversity and environmental health.
Common Names
Eng: leafy tussock sedge, water sedge, aquatic sedge
Deu: wasser-segge
Nld: noordse zegge
Nob: nordlandsstarr, elvestarr
Nno: nordlandsstorr, elvestorr
Swe: norrlandsstarr, vesisara, vanlig norrlandsstarr
Lav: udenu grislis
Fin: vesisara
Fra: carex aquatique
Sme: gámasuoinlukti
Cym: hesg y dŵr, hesgen dailsyth, hesgen y dŵr
Iku: kilirnait, iviit, ivisuka, ivitsuskaka
En: Leafy tussock sedge, Water sedge, Aquatic sedge
Az: Su cili
Be: Асака вадзяная
Cs: Ostřice vodní
Nl: Noordse zegge
Et: Vesitarn
Fi: Vesisara
Fr: Carex aquatique
De: Wasser-Segge
Iu: Kilirnait, Iviit, Ivisuka, Ivitsuskaka
Lv: Ūdens grīslis, Udenu grislis
Se: Gámasuoinlukti
Nb: Nordlandsstarr, Elvestarr
Nn: Nordlandsstorr, Elvestorr
Fa: کارکس آکواتیلیس
Ru: Осока водяная
Sv: Norrlandsstarr, Vesisara, Vanlig norrlandsstarr
Cy: Hesgen y dŵr, Hesg y Dŵr, Hesgen Dailsyth
Synonyms
- Carex aquatilis var. pulchella (Behm)
- Neskiza aquatilis ((Wahlenb.) Raf.)
- Carex aquatilis var. genuina (Syme)
- Vignea aquatilis ((Wahlenb.) Rchb.)
Distribution
- Alaska (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Aleutian Is. (native)
- Altay (native)
- Arizona (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- California (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Finland (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greenland (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- Nevada (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- New York (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Norway (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Québec (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Utah (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yukon (native)
- South Georgia (introduced)
Additional Images
Habit
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 16, 2010 by EOL − Keir Morse (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 16, 2010 by EOL − Keir Morse (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Shephard, Michael (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Aug 10, 2010 by EOL − Kirchner, Natalie (cc-by-nc-sa)
Fruit
Taken Nov 27, 2014 by EOL − podiceps (cc-by-nc)
Taken Aug 12, 2010 by EOL − Kirchner, Natalie (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Aug 12, 2010 by EOL − Kirchner, Natalie (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. (public)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)
Flower
Taken Jan 16, 2010 by EOL − Keir Morse (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 16, 2010 by EOL − Keir Morse (cc-by-nc-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2724150)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298610-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Carex aquatilis Wahlenb.)