Carex canescens facts for kids
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Carex subg. Vignea
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Carex canescens is a type of plant that grows in wet and damp places. You can find it in forests and wetlands around the world. This plant is a perennial, which means it lives for more than two years. It belongs to the Cyperaceae family, often called the sedge family.
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What is Carex canescens?
Carex canescens is a species of sedge. Sedges are grass-like plants, but they have some key differences. For example, sedge stems are usually solid and triangular, while grass stems are often hollow and round. This plant was first described by the famous Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus in 1753.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant is very widespread. You can find Carex canescens growing naturally across many continents. It thrives in places with plenty of moisture.
Global Distribution
Carex canescens is found in:
- Europe
- Asia
- Australia
- New Guinea
- North America
- Southern South America
This wide distribution shows how adaptable the plant is to different environments, as long as they are damp.
Subspecies of Carex canescens
Within the main species of Carex canescens, there are slightly different versions called subspecies or varieties. These are like close relatives that have small differences, often based on where they grow.
- Carex canescens subsp. canescens: This is the most common type. It's found in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and New Guinea.
- Carex canescens subsp. disjuncta: This subspecies grows in eastern Canada and the eastern United States.
- Carex canescens var. robustior: This variety is found in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands in South America.
These different forms show how plants can adapt and change slightly over time in different parts of the world.
