Carex ischnostachya is an herbaceous graminoid plant in the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is native to the eastern Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, and Korea.[1] Its natural habitat is in forest openings in wet areas, in hills or mountains.[2] It is a common species, and is often found along roadsides or trails.[2][3]

Carex ischnostachya
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Subgenus: Carex subg. Carex
Section: Carex sect. Confertiflorae
Species:
C. ischnostachya
Binomial name
Carex ischnostachya

Description edit

Carex ischnostachya is a rhizomatous perennial. It can be distinguished from other Carex in section Confertiflorae by its short, awnless, and broadly ovate female glumes, in combination with its sub-erect perigynia.[4] It produces flowers and fruits from April to June.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Carex ischnostachya Flora of China
  2. ^ a b "ジュズスゲ Carex ischnostachya カヤツリグサ科 Cyperaceae スゲ属 三河の植物観察". Flora of Mikawa (in Japanese).
  3. ^ a b Ohwi, Jisaburo (1965). Flora of Japan. Washington: Smithsonian Institution. p. 246. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.43786.
  4. ^ "Carex sect. Confertiflorae in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.