Carex cumberlandensis

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Carex cumberlandensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. cumberlandensis
Binomial name
Carex cumberlandensis
Naczi, Kral & Bryson

Carex cumberlandensis is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern parts of the United States. [1] It is referred to in common usage as cumberland sedge. [2]

Carex cumberlandensis was first identified at Mt. Cuba Center. When it was identified, it was initially named Carex digitalis. [2]

It is most common in the Cumberland Mountains and Plateau in KY, TN, and AL. [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Carex cumberlandensis Naczi, Kral & Bryson". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Carex cumberlandensis (cumberland sedge)". Mt. Cuba Center. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "Vascular Plants of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 26 May 2025.


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