Hood's sedge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hood's sedge |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | |
| (unranked): | |
| (unranked): | |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | |
| Family: | |
| Genus: | |
| Species: |
C. hoodii
|
| Binomial name | |
| Carex hoodii Boott
|
|
Carex hoodii is a type of sedge plant. It is often called Hood's sedge. This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it from Alaska and Nunavut in the north, all the way down to California and South Dakota. It likes to grow in forests and on mountain slopes. It can live in places that are dry or a bit moist.
Contents
What Hood's Sedge Looks Like
Hood's sedge plants grow in clumps. They have very thin stems that can reach about 80 centimeters (about 31 inches) tall.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of Carex hoodii are narrow. They have a tight, green cover at their base. The plant's inflorescence is a group of flowers. It forms a dense cluster of spikelets that are 1 to 2 centimeters long. The flowers have reddish scales with lighter edges.
Fruit and Seeds
The fruit of Hood's sedge is covered by a special layer called a perigynium. This covering is brown in the middle and green around its edges. It might also have a small notch at its tip.
Where Hood's Sedge Grows
This plant is native to a large area of western North America. Its natural home stretches from the cold regions of Alaska and Nunavut in Canada. It also grows south through the United States. You can find it in states like California and South Dakota.
Preferred Habitat
Carex hoodii prefers certain types of places to grow. It thrives in both dry and slightly moist areas. You will often see it in forests. It also grows well on the slopes of mountains.
See also
In Spanish: Carex hoodii para niños
